China Bowl
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, China Bowl has 11 inspections in the public record. China Bowl was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so China Bowl trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top in kitchen) cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); pork (58F - Cold Holding). The food is in metal pans and is overfilled. As per operator, items were placed into the cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Operator removed overfilled portion to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter with a plastic bowl in it. Operator removed plastic bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment properly using Time as a Public Health Control but didn't have the written procedures. Inspector emailed operator the procedures.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed all the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored over food for customers in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed middle compartment of the sink full of soapy water. Operator removed water from middle compartment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 79F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in the walk in freezer. Operator disposed of water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021 license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Not complied. **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021 license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of flour, salt, etc. operator rolled closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over prep table. **Warning**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021 license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 1. Open can of Red Bull in walk in cooler above chicken. 2. Open drink on shelf above prep table. Operator removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of flour, salt, etc. operator rolled closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing beef and chicken at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over cook line and prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, fried chicken wings, and white rice, per operator 48 hrs+, no date marks.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fully chilled fried chicken wings with no cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in cooler with no date mark. Operator states made 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: 1. in walk-in freezer, frozen ribs and chicken uncovered. 2. Bags of Rice, Flour, Sugar, Corn starch, MSG, all uncovered. Operator rolled up the top of each bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2021 license still only one posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 cases of chicken in prep area waiting to be seasoned.
06-01-5
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door preventing it from closing properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over bottled water in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Per operator, he mailed check 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper hand washing prior to glove use. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline - operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Also all kitchen shelving
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 119F. Operator moved to heat source. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Flip top lower door. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
39
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ratan Majumder has StateFoodSafety Food Manager Training - needs Food Manager Certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ratan Majumder has StateFoodSafety Food Manager Training - needs Food Manager Certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Aronica Jones. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Aronica Jones. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed Time as a Public Health Control form for operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Operator needs to complete form. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Inside door - cookline flip top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Inside door - cookline flip top. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline flip top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline flip top. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
50
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board by triple sink. Magnetic Knife rack by triple sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use cookline handsink to refill utensil water. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks and employee used an approved sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ratan Majumder has StateFoodSafety Food Manager Training - needs Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Aronica Jones. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed Time as a Public Health Control form for operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top - torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 93F. Employee added water 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Inside door - cookline flip top. **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline flip top. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Bowl on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Bowl.
How does China Bowl compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
China Bowl most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has China Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Bowl have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Bowl means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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