Trini's Chinese Bites

4850 W Oakland Blvd Suite 134, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Trini's Chinese Bites nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Lauderdale Lakes restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice hot held at 109F at cookline. Per operator, rice cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat rice to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in refrigerator. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container of soy sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (60F - Cold Holding) on cook line table.per operator held less than two hours. Not portioned or prep today.Operator move to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside top of the freezer chest is separating exposing insulation.
14-11-5
78
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At three compartment sink observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 100. Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside top of freezer chest separating exposing insulation.
14-11-5
82
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glassfront cooler, carton of raw shell eggs above prepared cut vegetables. Employee moved to eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket by triple sink reading 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Bulletin provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA expired 2022
53B-05-5
55
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution 400 ppm. Operator added water Chlorine solution 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trini's Chinese Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trini's Chinese Bites on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trini's Chinese Bites?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trini's Chinese Bites.

How does Trini's Chinese Bites compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?

Trini's Chinese Bites most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.

Has Trini's Chinese Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trini's Chinese Bites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Trini's Chinese Bites means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Trini's Chinese Bites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trini's Chinese Bites is inspected around three times per year on average.