Chai Wok
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
90
Score
Chai Wok has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in North Miami Beach average 72, so Chai Wok is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificate with no date of birth or completion dates. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Gordon expired on 2/18/25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
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 spoon handle touching quinoa in the reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and raw beef stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple plastic container lids stored in the handwashing sink in the chai berry station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warewashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the warewashing area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth used under the cutting board in the sushi station.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen not in the sanitation solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called technician during the inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the smoothie station, operator remade Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 50ppm). **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the sushi station handwashing sink, operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer bottle with no name label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in the sugar, flour and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer in the kitchen and ware washing reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
43
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bees being stored on top of various cooked foods in Reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various cut vegetables in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar and corn starch. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler uncovered. Manager advised chef to cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table are rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep room.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of stove. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen hallway.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor and table fans are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen and prep room are soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled all foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chai Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chai Wok on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chai Wok?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chai Wok.
How does Chai Wok compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Chai Wok most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Chai Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chai Wok have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chai Wok 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 Chai Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chai Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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