China Casa
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited China Casa nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on food storage shelves above the reach in cooler at cook line Pepto bismol stored near food.
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in cooler and also reach in freezer at cook line observed food-raw beef, cooked beef in direct contact with to go bags.
14-31-5
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 in the reach in freezer at storage area raw chicken over raw shrimp.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fried rice, beans sprouts under time not time marked. As per manager for less than 30 minutes outside. Manager time marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spring rolls prepared for more than 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer at cook line interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water at the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked pork in a container not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the reach in freezer at storage area.
14-45-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
37
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 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 cook line beans sprouts (88 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to keep the sprouts in the reach in cooler to maintain proper cold holding temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed chicken wings (88 F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food and maintain it at proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 over raw shrimp and noodles in the reach in freezer located at dry storage area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags used in the reach in freezer located at dry storage area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand washing sink sing at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as liner on the bottom of the reach in freezer located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water at 74F less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at dry storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom of reach in freezers at kitchen area. Observed cardboard lining prep tables located next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ Current active manager Karen Li 01/28/2019
53A-03-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom of reach in freezers at kitchen area. Observed cardboard lining prep tables located next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kitchen: bottom shelf of the prep table torn.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Back restroom, with working toilet: wrapped plastic plates stored on the shelves . **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw shrimp stored in "regular" grocery bags stored in reach in freezer, across from mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of pooled eggs stored over a container of cooked diced pork, located at prep cooler. Manager removed the container of raw eggs stored over cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Manager printed written procedures at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
16-37-1
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. Manager printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees at time of inspection, in the process of having employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with a pink substance hanging from faucet located at mop sink, not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom of reach in freezers at kitchen area. Observed cardboard lining prep tables located next to fryer station.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic/box containers of liquid shortening stored on floor, located between storage rack and wall, towards back kitchen area.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at kitchen restroom, used by food employees. Manager placed handwash sign at restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of corn starch, potato starch and sugar not labeled, stored towards back kitchen area. Observed containers of sugar, msg and salt not labeled stored at wok cookline area.
02D-01-5
37
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed used thank you bags to stored cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed used to dispense rice and garlic and oil. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets stored on the floor at kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee bathroom no hand wash signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler Shrimp, cooked pork,sliced pork, and cut broccoli no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and frozen pork thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Employee put frozen foods under cold running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store beef inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts at 50 F on top of table, out for 45 minutes according to cook. Manager stored bean sprouts inside reach in cooler to cool dawn. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with coy pork, cubed ham, cooked chicken, and dumplings, according to manager prepared the day before, with date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed next to fryer at kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sacks with onions, rice and soy sauce stored on the floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk-in cooler, containers with cooked pork, cubed ham,co chicken and dumplings not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag containing frozen shrimp inside a plastic container in standing water. Manager stored shrimp bag inside walk in co for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Casa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Casa on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Casa?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Casa.
How does China Casa compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
China Casa most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has China Casa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Casa have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Casa 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 Casa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Casa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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