China City
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
China City has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
37
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
32
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers and food prep table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed open containers with corn starch and flour in dry storage area. Operator covered containers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed in-use knives stored in crack between flip top cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Observed pack with cigarette and lighter stored on food preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed container with cooked egg rolls thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
06-01-5
41
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with hoisin sauce at dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on shelf above food preparation table. Operator relocate medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings found on hot water tank, approximately 20 found next to mop sink, 7 droppings found underneath three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Dishwashing area adjacent to mop sink. Approximately 15 droppings found in kitchen underneath cooking equipment, approximately 10 found in dry storage areas. No door or barriers between cookline and dry storage areas. 6 droppings found in restroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Observed male employee come from outside then handled food without washing hands first. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink then handle TCS foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in restroom block with takeout containers. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in unit more than 29 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed scoops with handles stored in rice containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees cell phones and cigarettes stored on food preparation tables. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on rice containers. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed several in-use wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
11
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents and ceiling tiles, build up of grease and soil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China City on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China City?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China City.
How does China City compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
China City most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has China City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China City have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China City means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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