Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Davie restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the cook line . Operator removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
90
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (71F - Cold Holding) in large cooler near stoves. As per operator, item was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat chicken in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the tops of the refrigerators in the kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sweet and sour chicken operator stated remove from freezer 04/15/2025 **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on cook line .
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce on the walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 84F by rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw beef stored over soup in Frigidaire freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed shell eggs and stored at bottom shelf. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Observed cooked egg rolls removed from freezer to reach in cooler on 10/15/2024 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in a thank you bag in the walk in cooler. The item was changed into a different container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground pork stored over cooked chicken in Frigidaire freezer. Operator removed and stored at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken and stored at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 dumplings and egg rolls stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items cooked on 03/10/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine not in usage. Operator using 3 compartment sink.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container in dry storage area not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
41
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl used to dispense salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest.
How does Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest 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 Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kanton Kanton Chinese Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants