South China Restaurant in Cooper City
Last inspected:
5550 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330-2700South China Restaurant in Cooper City has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity, most recently on March 28, 2024. Over 42 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 350 violations—an average of 8.3 per inspection, nearly 60% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, with employee health policy violations, handwashing violations, food contact surface violations, and shell stock requirement violations appearing repeatedly. The facility has been subject to four disciplinary actions totaling $2,200 in fines. Most recent inspections show continued compliance problems: the March 12, 2026 routine inspection found 21 violations including three high-priority violations (employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, approved food source) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The October 15, 2025 inspection identified 36 violations with seven high-priority findings including management awareness, shell stock requirements, and food contact surface violations, warranting a warning. Consumer advisory violations—indicating failure to post required notices about shellfish or other food risks—were cited in multiple inspections in October 2025 and March 2025. Call-back inspections on May 30, 2024 and March 29, 2024 indicated corrected violations, but the pattern of recurring high-priority findings across the most recent inspections demonstrates ongoing systemic management failures.
Most recent closure: March 28, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
South China Restaurant in Cooper City: Comparison to Broward County Averages
South China Restaurant in Cooper City: Emergency Closure History (2)
South China Restaurant in Cooper City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024019254 | $800.00 | Mar 28, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022059280 | $800.00 | Dec 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022021036 | $400.00 | Mar 24, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2017044430 | $200.00 | Aug 18, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
South China Restaurant in Cooper City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections40 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections65 violations · 40 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
South China Restaurant in Cooper City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South China Restaurant in Cooper City last inspected?
- South China Restaurant in Cooper City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was South China Restaurant in Cooper City last shut down?
- South China Restaurant in Cooper City was last shut down on March 28, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at South China Restaurant in Cooper City?
- The most frequently cited violations at South China Restaurant in Cooper City are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has South China Restaurant in Cooper City had?
- South China Restaurant in Cooper City has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of South China Restaurant in Cooper City find?
- South China Restaurant in Cooper City was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has South China Restaurant in Cooper City ever been shut down?
- Yes, South China Restaurant in Cooper City has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has South China Restaurant in Cooper City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, South China Restaurant in Cooper City has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has South China Restaurant in Cooper City been fined?
- South China Restaurant in Cooper City has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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