China House

6517 Nova Dr, Davie, FL 33317
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

China House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Davie average 79, so China House trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 97F at cookline. Per operator, chicken transfer to cookline 1 hour before the inspection . Operator reheat chicken to 181F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers with soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with containers with soy sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to stored utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 04/30/2025 more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky tapes throughout kitchen.
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Observed soiled cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf in walk in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed several fly sticky tape hanging from ceiling in kitchen areas.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple Cardboard boxes used to stored portioned food inside - reach in freezer -Walk in freezer
14-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
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. Poster emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two containers of soy sauce in front of sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Cook line-hand wash sink- slow drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink used to stored cleaning equipment, brushes, brooms and a large step ladder, employee removed all . **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings on standing water, employee placed on cold holding running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Storage shelves in cook line -Walk in cooler shelves -Walk in freezer shelves
14-05-4
52
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
41
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big 6 Foodborne illnesses and provided Big 6 poster to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified food manager certificate expired for Yong Wu Wu; ServSafe 08/06/2023 expiration **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed hole in back kitchen screen door.
35B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside rice bin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between lid of flip top cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China House?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China House.

How does China House compare to other restaurants in Davie?

China House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.

Has China House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China House 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 House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China House is inspected around three times per year on average.