P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO

Name: P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Address: 2418 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33304, US
Rating: 63.1

2418 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

License #1620906

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

63.1 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

How is this score calculated? →

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · 3 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

View inspection data

Need help reading this?

Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.

The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.

Critical

Highest-priority rows.

Major

Worth checking for repeats.

Minor

Usually lower-risk context.

Quick take

P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 19 critical, 3 major, 18 minor.

How to read this page

Start with the newest inspection

Use the score as a shortcut, then verify the latest DBPR record and nearby options.

Latest inspection ↓ Official DBPR ↗ Compare nearby ↓

Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

Use this as context before you scroll through every inspection.

Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

June 23, 2026

The latest inspection on August 24, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 1 minor.

Official recordInspection data quality

DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page

Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

69%

Inspector notes

Coverage note

Inspector notes linked where available

InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.

What you’ll see here

•Inspector notes appear inline when available.
•The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.

Map + verificationLocation + actions

Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗

DBPR

Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.

Community pulse

Would you eat here?

P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?

F record

A rough inspection history changes the conversation. This vote is a quick read on community trust.

Join the discussion

Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.

Add your take in under a minute

or comment with email

Also send the weekly restaurant roundup

Loading comments…

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The sushi rice on the cook line was missing a time mark from less than 4 hours ago. Sushi rice was produced at 12:00. The time mark was applied
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line, knives were stored between pans in the flip top cooler. The knives were removed.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dish machine

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
[35A-03-4] Approximately 2 dead roaches in back seating area along the windows on the floor under seating booths. Additionally approximately 1 under smaller booths in main dining area. Additionally approximately 1 by back entrance to kitchen near the mop sink. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In main dining area under booths and in back dry storage area.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Expo area sauces stored under paper towel dispenser under handwashing sink. Operator stored properly.
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Left side expo dipper well. Operator turned on water to increase velocity.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line shelving with to go boxes and rice sticks.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach in paper towel dispenser at back prep area handwashing sink. Operator exterminated and clean/sanitized the area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (55F - Cooling) prepared at 11:00am observed at 3:30. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage mix (66F - Cold Holding);bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding). Items placed in the unit approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. As per operator not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to walk in to quick chill.
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (55F - Cooling) prepared at 11:00am observed at 3:30. See stop sale.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler. Per operator opened more than 48 hours ago. Operator date marked.