Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
27
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling) ; compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs over cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling) ; compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers of rice corn starch flour surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling) ; compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight.
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in and walk-in
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In front of three compartment sink
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on flip top torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed kitchen floor soiled with accumulated food residue.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand washing sink and freezer chest.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 10 Ppm . Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
32
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed eggplant stored in no food-grade bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at prep area in kitchen area. Operator turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork egg rolls at 40F not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar not in original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched neck with gloves.Employee washed hands with soap and warm water then changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee handled Bleach then went back to work with food **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at 3 Compartment sink.
36-06-4
95
Oct 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked shrimp cooling in walk-in cooler at 44-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, shrimp has been cooling overnight. Cooked shrimp did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed cooked shrimp cooling in walk-in cooler at 44-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, shrimp has been cooling overnight. Cooked shrimp did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen used as dump sink.
31A-09-4
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 mark on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pork was cooked on 07/21/ 2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean food containers stored next to hand wash sink.
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water bottles stored on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. -Observed employee prepping sauce in dining room.
08B-48-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauce stored on kitchen floor. -Observed a uncovered container with cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on wall inside walk-in cooler. -Observed old food residue buildup on flour and rice containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with old food residue. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant.
How does Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant 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 Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sun Rice Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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