SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT

Name: SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
Address: 5550 FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY, FL, 33330-2700, US
Rating: 0

5550 FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY, FL 33330-2700

License #1612266

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0 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 18 findings · 4 critical

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SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT in COOPER CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 17 critical, 7 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of raw chicken breast (71F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink in stagnant water. Per operator held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator stored in walk-in cooler.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cabbage in walk-in cooler.
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Wait station next to ice machine operator tuned on water
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower flip top cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on walk-in cooler floor.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed diced and whole onions cooked pork,blanched cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in three compartment sink
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2025
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags of diced pork and ham and sliced pork not dated removed from freezer more than 24 hours.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg 86F stored on shelf on cook line out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in three compartment sink raw chicken breast (71F - Cold Holding) defrosting per operator held out temperature less than 30 minutes operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed in lower flip top cooler fresh garlic and oil (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held removed from walk-in cooling and was left out at room temperature while preparing customer orders. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms over sliced green onions.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in rear kitchen door entrance placed gloves on then fried egg rolls.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker In-use utensil Fork stored in standing water 85F.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sauce in walk-in cooler.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler containers of cooked pork and bochoy not covered.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat cooked noodles.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken changed gloves then slice onions without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing operator explained to employee.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Over three compartment sink water damage tiles
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooked ground pork (45F - Cold Holding) per employee item removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately 1 hour before inspection. Not portion or prepared today. Employee voluntarily discarded. Observed in lower flip top fresh garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding) per employee was out on cook line less than thirty minutes prior to inspection while preparing food not portion or prepared today.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed dice ham a pork removed from freezer 24 hours ago not date marked.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Observed in walk-in cooler multiple plastic containers of sauce on the floor. Observed in walk-in freezer multiple boxes of food on walk-in freezer floor.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By broiler
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler containers raw chicken and pork ribs stored directly on top of ready to eat sauces. Employee stored correctly
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler cut raw chicken stored over raw shrimp.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower flip top cooler
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 + Ppm chlorine. Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed sliced and diced pork removed from freezer not date marked
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tempura chicken per operator prepared 08/17 not date marked
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table honey sauce (121-123F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast 75F defrosted with hot water. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw sliced beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored correctly.
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned on water
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken then replaced gloves and started preparing rice for customer.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee. Employee placed hat on
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm operator diluted rechecked 100Ppm
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice,tempura chicken,fried chicken nuggets,bean spouts not covered.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water 93F. Operator discarded water.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sink raw chicken breast (75F - Cold Holding) defrosting per operator held out of temperature less and 35 minutes. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed in lower portion of flip top dumplings (45-46F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately one hour ago. Not portion or prepared today. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to chill.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler multiple plastic containers of ready to eat sauces stored on walk in floor.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of plastic containers of ready to eat sauces. Operator stored correctly.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch bag . Operator removed.