China Moon Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
41
Score
China Moon Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so China Moon Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot plastic containers with sauces inside in the walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over sprite and coke cans in the walk-in cooler.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oneri was working and has been here for approximately 3 months.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice and sauce. The cook removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles replaced with cardboard.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 tiles cracked.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one large dead roach by the back door. The cook swept it up and put it in the trash. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
12B-09-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers with different foods on the floor in the dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket.
42-01-4
41
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler . As per the owner the temperature was good in the morning.The owner removed the items and put them in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked ribs. The owner moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a food handler early grapes over a preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers with spices on the floor in the dry storage area. The owner put the food on shelves and empty containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two new light with no shield.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system under the filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop bucket. The owner put it over the mop sink to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the light lenses soiled.
36-34-5
50
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat over broccoli in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container with water and a towel in the hand washing sink. I removed it to wash my hands and the operator put it back. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed a quaternary test kit chlorine is being used to sanitize.
16-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with different proteins and vegetables on the walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manager the following employees have been working for more than 60 days; Lee, Ronald
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food and metal pans with noddles on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
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 in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container with a water temperature of 105°F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled throughout the cook line.
02D-01-5
37
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); diced pork (51F - Cold Holding); sauteed beef (49F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, across from kitchen cookline. Ambient temperature displayed at 54F. Observed pasta noodles (48F - Cold Holding); marinated raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (43F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area, across from kitchen cookline. Ambient temperature displayed at 54F. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); fried rice (52F - Cold Holding); sprouts (45F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler. Ambient temperatures displayed at 50F and below. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); diced pork (48F - Cold Holding)located at top portion of prep cooler, across from kitchen cookline. Ambient temperature displayed at 48F Observed pasta noodles (48F - Cold Holding); marinated raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area, across from kitchen cookline. Ambient temperature displayed at 48F. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fried rice (50F - Cold Holding); sprouts (46F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer inside cooler displayed at 50F. Establishment has chest freezers and a walk in freezer located at kitchen area. Advised to move all food items into freezer units, to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yellow plastic containers/jugs cut in half to store chicken wings located inside walk in cooler. Observed cardboard box used to store bean sprouts located inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils in standing water at 104F, located next to rice warmers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Moon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Moon Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Moon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Moon Restaurant.
How does China Moon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
China Moon Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has China Moon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Moon Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Moon 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 Moon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Moon Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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