Canton Village Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Canton Village Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Hialeah restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with heavy soiled, observed prep table with heavy soiled, observed kitchen shelves with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed slicer with heavy soiled, observed prep table with heavy soiled, observed kitchen shelves with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed beef back area not organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed back area not organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a broken fryer in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a broken fryer in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
78
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. He posted on the lobby. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with heavy soiled, observed prep table with heavy soiled, observed kitchen shelves with heavy soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches behind the back area reach in cooler.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with heavy soiled soiled under equipments **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by entrance of the kitchen going outside.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in prep area by the walk in cooler
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled under grill equipments.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the two doors cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed beef back area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef not covered inside of the chest white freezer, observed rice container not covered in the storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a broken fryer in the kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen, back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dar substance in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dar substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed back door screen torned. **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
82
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked chicken wings and cooked ribs inside reach in cooler not covered, manager covered food during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
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. Observed raw pork on top raw pork ribs not packaged inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded pork ribs during inspection. and covered raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cookline cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding)- manager removed product from cookline and stored inside walk in cooler and replaced product with proper temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to oven. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings not date marked inside walk in cooler , as per manager more than 24 hours, coached operator on date marking , manager dated product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go plastic cup inside rice container being used as a scoop. Manager discarded and provided scoop with handle . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dar substance in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris at cookline, employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of soda inside reach in cooler in dry storage area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torned. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored towels properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
26
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks through out the kitchen area. Also observed air vents at dining area soiled with dark substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks through out the kitchen area. Also observed air vents at dining area soiled with dark substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line- cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top of raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager removed product and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks through out the kitchen area. Also observed air vents at dining area soiled with dark substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sweet soy sauce not labeled behind cook line. Manager labeled product properly during inspection. **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peeled diced onion located in the reach in cooler,prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both exterior doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk corn starch bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelves opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen touched face and got back to work without hand washing.
12A-10-4
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filtering soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Aprons dirty.
13-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher out of service. Operator set up three compartment sink with sanitizer.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed the knife.. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet wrapped in aluminum foil at dishwashing area.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with disposable containers stored on floor. Storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Dishwashing area.
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By rice pots in the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
32
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed shrimp (131F - Cooking); employee put back to the wok and finish to cook at minimum temperature. shrimp (163F - Cooking)
03C-75-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ribs in shelves inside walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Hot Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per manager cook was cutting meats 1 hour ago.
03A-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature.
03C-96-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Provided form during inspection.
03C-90-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed pre cooked chicken wings in shelves inside walk-in cooler.
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and cooked chicken not date marked, as per manager over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in corn starch container, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in all units throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen,
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in screen door at the back of the kitchen,
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soup container stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in powder garlic container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler in front wok line. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area. Also on 2 doors unit in dry storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup container not covered in dry storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area next to oven.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Manager diluted solution during inspection. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed five spice and powder garlic containers not labeled with common name in shelves in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen area.
22-08-4
12
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed raw chicken stored above potato fries located in the the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mushrooms located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing sauces stored on floor of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken located in the 2 door standing reach in cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the prep table located in the kitchen.
36-27-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canton Village Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canton Village Restaurant on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canton Village Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Canton Village Restaurant.
How does Canton Village Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Canton Village Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Canton Village Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canton Village Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canton Village Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Canton Village Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canton Village Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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