Mr. Chang's

12516 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Mr. Chang's has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Mr. Chang's trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer used to sanitize utensils after washing. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored with cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wanton (116-138F - Hot Holding). Item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Reheated to 168-179F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in kitchen used to hold cutting boar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no proof of training for: Angel H, Juan C, Eric R, Tomas C. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at steam table. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion rice, flour and sugar in dry storage area. PIC discarded cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked wings stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Aug 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Aug 10, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped majority of solution and diluted by adding more water retesting at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over RTE chicken. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature of water is 89°F. Operator states he turned off hot water since sink leaks. Operator turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair was in front of hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety msg and flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Chang's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Chang's on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Chang's?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Chang's.

How does Mr. Chang's compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Mr. Chang's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Mr. Chang's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr. Chang's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Chang's 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 Mr. Chang's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Chang's is inspected around two times per year on average.