Chen's Chinese Food T/O
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Chen's Chinese Food T/O appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Chen's Chinese Food T/O's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Frozen cooked foods not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice bui inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: On 11-18-2025 at the time of the callback inspection ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: On 11-18-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Hood filters soiled Reach in cooler gasket soil. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container without handle used to scoop cooked rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice bui inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024. Manager paid it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen pork and chicken no date inside reach in cooler.
02C-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler pl
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
36-27-5
86
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1//2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed vegetables.
08A-04-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: chicken, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled. Hood filters greasy.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
64
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Chinese Food T/O last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Chinese Food T/O on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Chinese Food T/O?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chen's Chinese Food T/O.
How does Chen's Chinese Food T/O compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chen's Chinese Food T/O most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chen's Chinese Food T/O's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chen's Chinese Food T/O have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chen's Chinese Food T/O 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 Chen's Chinese Food T/O inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chen's Chinese Food T/O is inspected around three times per year on average.
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