Golden China

2426 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Golden China appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, which has been cited two times.

Among Lighthouse Point restaurants, the typical score is 80; Golden China is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 15, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands at the triple sink without soap.

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Crock pot in the hand basin at the front counter. 2. Umbrellas in the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at front counter.

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in five gallon bucket of standing water on the floor in the kitchen. Operator placed under running water in food prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked strainer repaired with twist ties, stored at utensil rack above triple sink in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen, at the cook line, on clean drain board of triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, Flip top cooler cutting board opposite cook line in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pan, then placed on drain board to air dry. Employee did not sanitize pan. Reviewed dish washing procedures with operator.

16-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler opposite cook line.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Mustard flour and rice noodles stored in the employee bathroom.

08B-37-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, Hood filters in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, on clean utensil rack above triple sink.

16-46-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken. Walk In Cooler

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils

31A-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in a3 CS

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 CS

36-27-5

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden China on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden China?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden China.

How does Golden China compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?

Golden China most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lighthouse Point average of 80.

Has Golden China's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden China have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden China 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 Golden China inspected?

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

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