CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST

Name: CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST
Address: 13618 SR 84, DAVIE, FL, 33325, US
Rating: 51.9

13618 SR 84, DAVIE, FL 33325

License #1614194

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51.9 Grade F / 100

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CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST in DAVIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 8 critical, 7 major, 34 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-17-4] At time of callback inspection still observed
[36-12-4] At time of callback inspection still observed
[36-68-5] At time of callback inspection still observed
[14-69-4] At time of callback inspection still observed
[22-16-4] At time of callback inspection still observed
[08A-05-6] At time of callback inspection Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind diced raw onions .
[03A-02-5] At time of callback inspection Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (64F - Cold Holding) egg rolls (34F - Cold Holding) wonton (41F - Cold Holding)

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F next to rice cooker on cook line
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken then switched to cook without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying tempura chicken with no hair restraint employee placed on hat
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Lower flip top cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
[53B-01-5] 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. One employee
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood fans
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle inside a bag of flour stored.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer chest a container of spare ribs not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of broccoli not covered.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2025
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (82F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed on cook line low boy pork ribs (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (55F - Cold Holding); wonton (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held out of temperature less than three hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of low boy 55F advised operator not to place food in unit until fixed.

Administrative complaint recommended
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on triple sink - raw chicken thawing at room temperature (56F - Cold Holding) employee placed item in walk in cooler. Observed under triple sink - box of raw chicken thawing at room temperature. employee placed item in walk in cooler.
[07-06-5] Open food re-served to customers. Observed container of De sou shi sauce.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed at White chest freezer - raw beef stored in super market style bags.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler - container of washed broccoli not covered.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front of restrooms.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed above prepping table in kitchen.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at triple sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on shelf above prepping table, item stored next to rice box. Employee removed item.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in gray plastic container in front of wok - white rice (112F - Hot Holding) unknown time item held out of temperature due to language barrier.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (57F - Cold Holding); diced pork (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, operator unable to determine time item was held out of temperature. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen-chicken nugget (56F - Cold Holding); egg roll (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator unable to determine the time item held out of temperature, item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler - floor rusted

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