China Moon
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, China Moon has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Deerfield Beach restaurants (averaging 83), 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
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Confirmation number 246043503 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans on handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removes pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with ink printed on them used to hold leafy greens. Manager removed leafy greens and discarded bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Form was emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handles being used to scoop rice. Manager removed bowls and replaced with scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between table and the wall. Manager removed knives washed and sanitized knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed form
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of food debris on bathroom handle
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork, chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by oil containers, chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the cook line has no paper towels. Chef refilled paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers. Chef removed knives to sink **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked pork in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 hand wash sink on cook line blocked by items. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler door
23-24-4
61
Feb 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table by flip top cooler- cooked noodles 47-50F - cold holding, raw bean sprouts 47-51F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- left out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer- raw ground pork not commercially packaged over cooked egg rolls- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by cookline blocked by storage table and rice cooker- operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by three compartment sink - employees used to rinse out hand towel.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking chicken at cookline - no hair restraint- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep area table by triple sink- knife in between prep table and wall- educated operator- operated removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open coffee drink - in flip top cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.containers of soy sauce on floor by three compartment sink, walk in cooler and dry storage- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area counter- Raw ground pork defrosting at room temperature- operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
37
Nov 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, floor area under fryers at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Moon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Moon on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Moon?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Moon.
How does China Moon compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
China Moon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has China Moon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Moon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Moon 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 Moon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Moon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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