Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chinese Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of corn starch, a pint container was being stored inside and used to dispense the food. The container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between and behind the cook line equipment.
36-73-4
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut broccoli in the walk in cooler. The chicken was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The chicken was moved down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rice cooker, a pint sized container was stored inside and being used to dispense the product. The container was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under the cook line, a spray bottle of oven cleaner was not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and phone stored over the flip top cooler. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line, two knives were stored between the flip top cooler and adjacent table. The knives were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over raw broccoli in the walk in cooler. The operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Raw chicken was thawing in standing water. The operator moved to the sink and placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - #1. Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters)soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. #2. Fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: #1. Fan guard cleaned inside walk in cooler.*complied * #2. Observed Hood filters soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelf in dry storage room which stores unused frying baskets. Storage room is a separate room away from kitchen/ cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - #1. Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters)soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. #2. Fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of soy sauce on floor in storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Wontons inside Chest freezer in dining room and cut cabbage inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 58F cold holding on prep table under no temperature control for food safety in cook line. Cooked pork held under 4 hours ago. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggested using TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labelled bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cutting board in kitchen, operator moved to be washed ,rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under rice cooker in kitchen. Under shelves in dry storage room. Operator cleaned during inspection.* corrected on site*
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of soy sauce on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters inside container to be cleaned outside of establishment.
14-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables, cooked chicken and cooked shrimp not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing inside container of water next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler floor have accumulation of soil residues and food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled container cooking wine. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal (dumplings), stored inside rice cooked with brown rice. Operator removed Employee foods above restaurant foods inside walk in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
45
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked fried rice inside rice warmer in cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Containers of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in dry storage room.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Yellow rice bucket and lid cracked/ chipped in dry storage area.
14-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle rear of building behind exit door.
33-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Kitchen on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chinese Kitchen.
How does Chinese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Chinese Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinese Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinese Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinese Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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