China Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
43
Score
China Cafe Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed plastic container with sugar at cook line not covered. Manager provided lid to cover product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed metal container with raw fish on top cooked pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Coached operator on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
41-15-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles at cook line soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle of water on top preparation table at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed in the lobby area a section divided by a curtain and a red couch with a playground, closet next to the bathrooms ice machine.
43-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler next to pick up area.
22-16-4
43
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed multiple chest freezers with ice buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed multiple chest freezers with ice buildup. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled, kitchen prep cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled, kitchen prep cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates ,bowls stored in a soiled shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments with heavy soiled soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the storage area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed multiple chest freezers with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed in the lobby area a section divided by a curtain with a bed an a playground, closet next to the bathrooms ice machine, coolers according to the operator is for her daughter.
43-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled, kitchen prep cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen storage area not organized, back storage area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not covered inside of the chest white freezer freezer.
08B-12-5
55
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed super market bags being used to store celery inside reach in cooler at preparation table. Manager removed product into proper clear bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at preparation table across oven. Manager discarded cutting boards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flood soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed, washed properly and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken on top preparation across the oven.
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from oven.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease and dark substance next to 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven . **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
23
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding), on top part of cooler, placed about one hour ago, according to cook. Cook placed pooled eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Xing Guan 02/07/2019 certificate expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen, cardboard used as lining for shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cuttings board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils kept on water at room temperature. Employee put hot water in utensils container Waterr at 140F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dried chicken seasoning used plastic containers reused to store cooked foods inside freezer **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk in-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); employ diluted sanitizer solution with more water Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside rice container, Employee removed bowl from inside rice container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and chest freezers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in use on top of preparation tables at kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed 3 grooved cutting boards in use at kitchen.. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 105 F Manager discarded water and placed utensils in a clean dry metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked pork and chicken inside chest freezers no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting cutting board.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on top of the stove next to fryers.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 86° F. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all unit in kitchen area. Also soiled hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed salt and sugar containers not covered in kitchen area. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed not in used equipment, empty boxes accumulated on floor of the entrance of employee bathroom.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cashew container not identified in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
17
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in shopping bags located in the chest freezer by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with cooked pork,located in the reach in chest freezer by the entrance to the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the cookline, dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer,sliding door unit, chest freezer located in the dry storage area, by ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers not inverted, located on shelf opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover soiled and rusted
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bean sprouts stored above cooked diced chicken,located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Cafe Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Cafe Restaurant.
How does China Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
China Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has China Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Cafe Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Cafe Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Cafe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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