China Hollywood
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
37
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China Hollywood, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so China Hollywood trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried won tons stored in direct contact with plastic handle bag, operator moved to food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork thawing in beverage cooler at wait station stored above bottled drinks. Operator moved pork to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in direct contact with cardboard box, operator moved to food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soiled. Discussed with operator
22-02-4
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. 3 provided. Per operator 5 employees currently employed
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared on site and frozen 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ware washing racks in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 78F at rice station. Operator removed scoops cleaned and sanitized utensils, discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
37
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Closed containers of Lye drain cleaner stored above packaged single service items in dry storage closet. Operator moved toxic chemicals to office area and properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F) being held on top of pans at cook line flip top. Operator states items have been in unit for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler/walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Zhao Dong 5-26-20 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ribs, cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under rice cooker shelf in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 2 live roaches inside of leg of wire shelf holding rice cooker. Operator removed shelf from establishment. Observed 3 live roaches on metal shelf above triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches on wood shelf above triple shrink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 6 live roaches in between metal shelves and wall on right side cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 6 live roaches under prep table/ table mounted can opener on cook line in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches inside of notebook on shelving on right side cook line in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed 4 live roaches **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground under pork cooker on cook line in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed approximately 10 dead roaches **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at triple sink, shelving on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ware washing racks heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
43
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink, operator turned on cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler, shelving above triple sink
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen area. Oper removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line flip top in poor repair
14-11-5
47
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, container of raw chicken skewers above container of raw pork. Manager inverted items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, container of raw shrimp on top shelf above open case of wonton wrappers. Manager inverted items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach in freezer, open bag raw scallops in same bus pan as open bags steamed edamame. Manager removed scallops to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Bulk container of tempura chicken in walk in cooler missing date mark. Per manager prepared 2 days ago and added date mark. 2) Bulk containers of prepped foods in reach in freezer missing date marks. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of lowboy cooler at end of cook line. Cooler top used for holding single service containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor next to dish machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. ian walk in cooler, container of raw pork pieces above case of broccoli. Manager moved broccoli to opposite shelf with other vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple bags of frozen prepared foods in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage bottle on end of shelf above make table and next to customer plates. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bilk containers of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of soy sauce, containers of fryer oil, and case of vinegar on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
52
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 08/06/2022. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen cook line prep table- observed employee open bottle of water on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting boards- observed wiping cloths on cutting boards.
21-09-4
67
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cook line- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line wok station-observed salt and sugar with no labeling.
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Hollywood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Hollywood on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Hollywood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Hollywood.
How does China Hollywood compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
China Hollywood most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has China Hollywood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Hollywood have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Hollywood 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 Hollywood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Hollywood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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