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CHINA HOUSE

6516 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Margate, FL, 33063

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
October 12, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (16)

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding) with no temperature or time control. Per operator item was left on cookline with no temperature control over night. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale

    High Priority

  • 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner stored on cook line near dry spices. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside white reach in freezer

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside white reach in freezer observed raw fish not in original packaging stored directly on time of spring rolls. Operator removed fish and placed under spring rolls. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook like flip top

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook like flip top observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat sauces. Operator removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    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. On cook line

    High Priority - 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. On cook line observed garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding) with no temperature or time control. Per operator item was left on cookline with no temperature control over night.

    High Priority

  • 14-17-4

    Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls inside kitchen near three compartment sink and near walk in cooler.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls inside kitchen near three compartment sink and near walk in cooler.

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards heavily soiled with mold-like substance and cut marks

    Intermediate

  • 31A-09-4Corrected on site

    Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink with cords inside. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs and raw squid stored on floor. Operator removed items off floor and stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 02C-08-5Corrected on site

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside cook line flip top per operator item precooked and frozen. Item thawed over 24 hours ago, Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-04-4Corrected on site

    No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator, operator posted.

    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-05-4

    On cook line cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

    Basic - On cook line cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

    Basic

  • 14-20-4

    Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

    Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelving under steam table

    Basic

  • 35B-09-4

    Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door at back door has multiple holes/tears

    Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door at back door has multiple holes/tears

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.