How many health inspections has SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT had?

SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT has had 39 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT

5550 FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City, FL 33330-2700

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA1612266

SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT in Cooper City, FL has 39 inspections on record with 314 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 17, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 28, 2024	Roach activity	11:20:00
Dec 7, 2022	Roach activity	10:24:00

Inspection History (39)

Mar 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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Emergency Closures (2)

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