CHINA CHEF
1323 S STATE RD 7, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (5)
- 22-45-4CriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes in triple sink without sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up triple sink and sanitize dishes. Operator set up triple sink and sanitized dishes during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-15-4CriticalCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed operator frying chicken then storing the chicken in boxes used from the packaging of raw chicken wings. Advised operator to store chicken in food grade containers. Operator discarded the boxes during the inspection and stored chicken in food grade bins. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing. Over back door of kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over back door of kitchen.
Basic
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at cook line , bottle of oil in box stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4RepeatCorrected on site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease. 2. Flip top opposite cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
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.