China City Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
35
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China City Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Opa-Locka facility scores 78, putting China City Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (100F - Hot Holding); fried rice (76F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wipping towel on top of preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen, walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop storage in standing water at 88°F. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gasket soiled, filter, hand sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food container on front station floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple mechanical tools on kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
35
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over fried rice in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food containers soiled in walk in cooler.
22-02-4
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. Employee name Xim Ming.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in hot water of 85°F, operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside chlorine sanitation solution at 0ppm. Operator redo the sanitation solution, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sproud (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (66F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken underneath of the preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, msg,sugar container with not label.
02D-01-5
30
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw ribs, raw chicken stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
61
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, msg container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside hot water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over fried rice inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator set up chlorine sanitation solutions, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar, msg without label. Operator labeled it . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China City Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China City Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China City Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China City Restaurant.
How does China City Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
China City Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has China City Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China City Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China City Restaurant 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 City Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China City Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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