LION CHEF CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: LION CHEF CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 979 SW 71 AVE, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, 33068, US
Rating: 97.8

979 SW 71 AVE, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

License #1617506

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97.8 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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LION CHEF CHINESE RESTAURANT in NORTH LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 20, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 critical, 4 minor.

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[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler, shelves are rust pitted.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled.
[08A-13-5] Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line flip top make table, raw chicken stored over sauces in lower portion of unit. Advised operator of proper storage.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen clean bowls stored with water inside-Wet nesting.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen, bowls stored on shelf, not inverted.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, near slicer a can of WD40 on table with food equipment. Operator removed.

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