China Island Chinese Rest
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited China Island Chinese Rest 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Island Chinese Rest's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (82F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed on cook line low boy pork ribs (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (55F - Cold Holding); wonton (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held out of temperature less than three hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of low boy 55F advised operator not to place food in unit until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (64F - Cold Holding) egg rolls (34F - Cold Holding) wonton (41F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind cooked diced pork. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken strips stored over a container of fresh garlic and oil. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind diced raw onions . **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood fans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (82F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed on cook line low boy pork ribs (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (55F - Cold Holding); wonton (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held out of temperature less than three hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of low boy 55F advised operator not to place food in unit until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind cooked diced pork. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken strips stored over a container of fresh garlic and oil. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. to customers with an expired license License renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken then switched to cook without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle inside a bag of flour stored. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Lower flip top cooler. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2025 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying tempura chicken with no hair restraint employee placed on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored in contact with kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood fans **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F next to rice cooker on cook line **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer chest a container of spare ribs not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of broccoli not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
19
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen - walls soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front of restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing under triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler - floor rusted - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed above prepping table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed GE microwave soiled inside with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in gray plastic container in front of wok - white rice (112F - Hot Holding) unknown time item held out of temperature due to language barrier.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on triple sink - raw chicken thawing at room temperature (56F - Cold Holding) employee placed item in walk in cooler. Observed on prepping table - employee left chicken on prepping counter - raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding) Observed at flip top cooler - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (57F - Cold Holding); diced pork (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, operator unable to determine time item was held out of temperature. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen-chicken nugget (56F - Cold Holding); egg roll (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator unable to determine the time item held out of temperature, item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (57F - Cold Holding); diced pork (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, operator unable to determine time item was held out of temperature. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen-chicken nugget (56F - Cold Holding); egg roll (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator unable to determine the time item held out of temperature, item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shrimp stored directly over washed broccoli. Observed at flip top cooler - raw beef stored behind cooked chicken.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at white chest freezer - Raw beef( not commercially packaged) stored over box of shrimp. Operator stored correctly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed container of De sou shi sauce.
07-06-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed at White chest freezer - raw beef stored in super market style bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee manipulating raw chicken then proceeded to cook. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice maker - Utensils in water 87F
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed above prepping table in kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed GE microwave soiled inside with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler - container of washed broccoli not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on triple sink - raw chicken thawing at room temperature (56F - Cold Holding) employee placed item in walk in cooler. Observed under triple sink - box of raw chicken thawing at room temperature. employee placed item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen - walls soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front of restrooms.
36-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on shelf above prepping table, item stored next to rice box. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing under triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler - floor rusted
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen - box of oil stored directly on the floor. Observed box of raw chicken thawing directly on the floor under triple sink. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
10
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held in cookline cooler at 44F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 2 hours before the inspection . Advise operator to place ice pack on chicken for quick chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked shrimp and noodles stored in walk in cooler . Per operator, both items cooked from yesterday morning. Items held for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photocopies some employees training certification .
53B-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in freezer door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair reach in cooler door at cookline.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee/Manager eating in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on top shelf next to food items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside General Electric microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and old food residue buildup on cooking equipment at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside reach in cooler at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed jug cut and used as rice scoop
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
27
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table in middle of kitchen area - roasted duck 107F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed at main grill - container of cooked rice 120F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed on prepping table at fryer - container of cooked chicken nuggets 98F (Hot Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed container of cooked white rice 122F (Hot Holding) by main grill **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Raw beef stored over cooked chicken nuggets (both items not commercially packaged) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed at walk in freezer - raw protein (not commercially packaged) stored over commercially packaged vegetables. Operator stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled clothes while cooking. Proceeded to cook without proper handwashing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed employee stored personal cell phone in back pocket and continued cooking **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer - floors and shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prepping table across from fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor upon entering establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
39
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table in middle of kitchen area - roasted duck 107F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed at main grill - container of cooked rice 120F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed on prepping table at fryer - container of cooked chicken nuggets 98F (Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Raw beef stored over cooked chicken nuggets (both items not commercially packaged) **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen area landing on prepping table near roasted duck. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled clothes while cooking. Proceeded to cook without proper handwashing. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler, raw beef stored over diced onions. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board hanging by smoking box. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Observed 4 employees on duty with no manager present at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer - floors and shelves rusted **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking broth soup while standing over prepping table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking broth soup while standing over prepping table. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed hanging by smoking box **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack at triple sink. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor upon entering establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of raw chicken thawing on dishwasher's table area. Additionally observed container of chicken wings thawing on floor by triple sink. Both items thawing at room temperature. Both items still frozen. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by grill next to rice maker - 86F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored directly on floor by smoking box. Additionally observed container of raw beef stored directly on floor at Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prepping table across from fryer. **Warning**
40-06-5
17
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggrolls, fried chicken. Chicken wings. Provided via email.
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.
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. Observed in walk-in cooler multiple containers, cooked chicken, Eggrolls, marinated beef, all per operator, more than 24 hours, no date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on line and walk-in cooler equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partially consumed water bottle in shelf above grill station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler floor observed with buildup of debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed prepared chicken on floor. Operator moved to table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at: 1. Cook line by wok station, scoops for rice prep stored in water 81F. 2. Waiter beverage station, spoons stored in standing water 80F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at the triple sink, no approved Hand washing sink. Educate employees of proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler- observed cooked chicken and cooked beef, with no date marked- per employee items prepared more than 24 hours. Operator date marked items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dining room- storage area- Observed two dead roaches on floor. Operator clean and disinfect area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dinner-closet- Observed employees purse above to go clean plates. Employee removed item and placed in an employee designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen- observed containers of oil and soy sauce stored on floor, operator place items in a high table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw beef and shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, both items placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, chicken cooked 35 minutes prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat chicken to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and restart the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink. Advise operator to wash hands in hand wash 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. A poster has been given to operator.
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. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. As per operator, pork was cooked on 04/04/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator transfer chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several containers with cooked chicken stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed container with cooking oil and soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Observed employee smoking in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
35
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair under dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Soy sauce and other 5 gallon containers stored on the floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line gaskets torn in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup on ac vents by restrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out cups, etc. stored on the floor behind curtain.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water. Operator removed, stored dry. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Island Chinese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Island Chinese Rest on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Island Chinese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Island Chinese Rest.
How does China Island Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Davie?
China Island Chinese Rest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has China Island Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Island Chinese Rest have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Island Chinese Rest 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 Island Chinese Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Island Chinese Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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