North Lauderdale, Broward County

LION CHEF CHINESE RESTAURANT

979 SW 71 AVE, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Aug 20, 2025
City
North Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-13-5

Detail 23972710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line flip top make table, raw chicken stored over sauces in lower portion of unit. Advised operator of proper storage.

08A-02-6

Detail 23972707

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over fully cooked chicken nuggets, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.

41-10-4

Detail 23972709

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, near slicer a can of WD40 on table with food equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23972711

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23972706

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen, bowls stored on shelf, not inverted.

24-08-4

Detail 23972708

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen clean bowls stored with water inside-Wet nesting.

14-17-4

Detail 23972712

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler, shelves are rust pitted. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 21Total: 30

41-07-4

Detail 23672725

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 1) Eye drop stored inside drink cooler.

12A-18-4

Detail 23672705

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. After moving employee meal to walk in cooler, employee dry hands on pants and proceeded to prepare a customer's order.

08A-17-6

Detail 23672710

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. One door freezer: 1)raw chicken over cooked veggies 1) raw beef over dumpling

03A-02-5

Detail 23672727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cooked rice 7. In unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler at cook line to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

35A-09-4

Detail 23672731

High Priority -

05-05-4

Detail 23672708

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

11-07-5

Detail 23672718

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed and provided poster. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23672716

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1)Walk in cooler: milk, cooked noodles opened over 24hr. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23672713

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen

21-12-4

Detail 23672709

Basic - 2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23672707

Basic - About 6 ceiling tiles soiled and damaged in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 23672726

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice and sugar. Operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23672721

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on kitchen shelves.

24-06-4

Detail 23672704

Basic - Clean utensils stored in dirty container on shelf under prep table in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 23672732

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 23672729

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at dining room area. 1 dead roach under chemical shelf in kitchen Operator removed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23672730

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of tea on prep table next to slicer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23672722

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over dumplings in one door freezer in kitchen. Operator mover to walk in cooler away from customer's food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23672719

Basic - Employee personal items stored next to food cans at dry storage.

13-03-4

Detail 23672703

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-01-4

Detail 23672724

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed around kitchen area.

08B-47-4

Detail 23672712

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce buckets on kitchen floor. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23672714

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice station. Utensil in water at 84. Operator moved to steam table. Corrective Action Taken

14-36-5

Detail 23672717

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

22-08-4

Detail 23672715

Basic - Kitchen: Interior of oven/microwave has food debris.

36-64-5

Detail 23672723

Basic - Objectionable odors in men's bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

33-16-4

Detail 23672706

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 23672711

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons not all stored facing one way.

14-17-4

Detail 23672728

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23672720

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-11-5

Detail 23021959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over cans of soda in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23021961

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not commercially packaged over bags of peas and carrots. Operator placed carrots on different shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23021965

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice.

36-36-4

Detail 23021967

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23021960

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23021966

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside lid of freezer chest cracked exposing foam insulation. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23021958

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter

08B-38-4

Detail 23021964

Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor at front counter.

14-17-4

Detail 23021962

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

42-01-4

Detail 23021963

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 22561951

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner for egg rolls in walk-in cooler.

08A-02-6

Detail 22561946

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not commercially packaged over bags of peas and carrots. Operator placed carrots and peas on upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22561949

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet and sour chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22561952

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22561947

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22561948

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in chest freezer the lid inside is cracked and insulation is exposed

08B-38-4

Detail 22561945

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of vinegar stored on floor on cook line. Frying oil at front counter.

10-07-4

Detail 22561950

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fork and spoon in standing water temperature 79F by the rice cookers.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22120875

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager tofu in unit overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 22120880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop lower cooler, tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager tofu in unit overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22120876

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Norovirus bulletin provided. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22120878

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee health reporting agreement provided for new employees. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 22120879

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above back kitchen floor area.

36-32-5

Detail 22120874

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tile above back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22120877

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil containers in kitchen.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22092350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles, Walk In Cooler

36-37-5

Detail 22092351

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-36-4

Detail 22092354

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink

12B-07-4

Detail 22092352

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open glass

21-12-4

Detail 22092353

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

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 21650394

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (1) Observed raw chicken on the same tray as cooked pork in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper separation with operator. Operator stored properly. (2) Observed raw chicken above raw seafood in free standing reach in freezer in kitchen next to walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21650396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and garlic mixture (58°F - Cold Holding) on flip top. Per operator mixture was prepared less 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21650399

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in sugar container with no handle. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21650397

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21650395

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and 2 liter bottles on soda stored directly on floor at front counter. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21650398

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of cooking oil on cook line not labeled.

Jun 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-08-5

Detail 21142812

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shrimp and beef stored in same container with cooked pork. Operator relocate cooked pork. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21142811

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed a can with WD40 stored next to meat slicer.

31B-02-4

Detail 21142810

Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In male restroom. 2. Observed no soap in male restroom.

02C-02-5

Detail 21142809

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork was cooked on 06/16/2022.

14-01-5

Detail 21142804

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.

36-37-5

Detail 21142808

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

24-05-4

Detail 21142807

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed several clean mixing bowls stored uncovered in storage area.

14-10-4

Detail 21142803

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between mop sink and 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21142805

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed a open container with cut vegetables stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. -Observed containers with sauces stored on kitchen floor.

36-64-5

Detail 21142806

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor in male restroom.

25-05-4

Detail 21142813

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dining room floor.

Jun 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21138003

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

10-07-4

Detail 21138005

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at rice cooker- observed utensils inside container of standing water.

06-01-5

Detail 21138004

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table at mop sink- - observed mixing bowl of shrimp thawing in standing water. Observed container of pork tenderloin thawing at room temperature.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-2

Detail 20894109

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2021. Admin Complaint

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 20632031

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at rice warmer- observed spoon inside container of standing water 80°F.