East China

910 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Chinese

Last inspected: May 29, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at East China, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on May 29, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to 12 violations.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone then proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands.

12A-29-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed stainless steel bowl of raw chicken over cooked beef in walk-in cooler

08A-05-6

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 78F on cook line. Per employee held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

03A-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of rice to front of hand washing sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of green peppers on floor in walk-in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe in a bucket over flowing on to floor attached to compressor in walk-in freezer

29-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt on shelf underneath rice cookers on cook line. Observed stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense rice

14-01-5

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table.

14-45-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over cook line prep area visibly soiled.

23-03-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East China on file is from May 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does East China compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

East China most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has East China's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at East China have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at East China 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.

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