Chifa Du Kang Chinese Restaurant

9899 Sw 40 St Ste-A, Miami, FL 33165

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

High Risk

Chifa Du Kang Chinese Restaurant, located at 9899 Sw 40 St Ste-A in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 47. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and eight minor violations. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its ten scored visits.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash station located at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing mixture of bleach and water with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic cups used as a scoop inside bin of salt in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in the kitchen area soiled. Observed wall vent in kitchen area soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the main prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 64F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station next to ware wash area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on right hand side of cook line soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of MSG, Salt, and other seasonings with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 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 several ceiling and wall vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed several ceiling and wall vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at prep table. **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior. **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 22 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. Observed male employee engaged in food preparation touch his face and immediately grabbed a clean utensil with out washing hands. **Warning**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects flying around front counter of the establishment. Observed one flying insect landing on bucket of soy sauce in back dry storage area. **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on side of white cutting board at the prep table. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement behind wall right next to the dish machine. **Warning**

35A-23-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (67F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Operator removed from cook line and placed inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed female employee washing cloth at hand wash sink in the dining area. **Warning**

31A-11-4

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 Esteban Quijano expired 03/17/2024. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser near ware washing station station with no label. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling and wall vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at prep table. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath the dish washing machine. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door. **Warning**

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 scoop handle inside bin of flour touching product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to scoop rice inside standing water at 84F. Operator discarded water. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers inside walk in cooler containing unwashed produce, cooked chicken, and rice with no cover. **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings at cook line not labeled. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of flour and inside bin of cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 19 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking no hand washing prior, coached operator on correct procedures.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

22-12-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator requested time as a public health written procedures as it only last for 2 hours maximum. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on correct temperature.

53A-14-4

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached operator on correct hot holding temperatures.

53B-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator moved inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles inside walk in cooler no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

53B-14-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen entrance.

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside raw chicken container inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at cook line.

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

51-13-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand washing sink next to mop sink.

29-20-5

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: 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. **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. **Time Extended**

14-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 22 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager been there for two hours.Manager took item to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed brown rice (99F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager item, was prepared 3 hours prior. Manager to product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03D-01-5

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at preparation area. As per manager less than one hour. Employee took item to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items. **Warning**

01B-13-4

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

16-32-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of food coloring not labeled at kitchen cook line. **Warning**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container vinegar and vegetable oil stored on floor. **Warning**

24-26-4

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottles containing water in soda stored in ice machine. **Warning**

12B-14-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at preparation table. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating near preparation table at kitchen. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over preparation table at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35B-08-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**

36-50-4

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed