Pagoda

314 Ne 38 St, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Pagoda appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Oakland Park facility scores 85, putting Pagoda on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on Prep table

40-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in same container as raw beef Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Half bottle of Heineken beer on prep table Operator moved Heineken to bottom shelf of prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table Operator removed cellphone from prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Heineken beer on prep table

12B-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork being thawed in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to stove

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of Heineken Beer.

12B-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water at 3 Compartment Sink

06-01-5

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over bok choy cabbage in bottom of flip top cooler. Observed sliced raw chicken breast over raw onion and noodles. Operator place chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by 10 gallon pot. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the hot line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - 2 containers of vegetable oil stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stool and plastic keg

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store strainer Manager remove strainer **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pagoda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pagoda on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pagoda?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pagoda.

How does Pagoda compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Pagoda most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Pagoda's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pagoda 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 Pagoda inspected?

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

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