Chinatown West
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Chinatown West has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Chinatown West on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began cooking and packing vegetable spring egg rolls no handwash. Coach employee.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and began touching clean containers. Coach employee.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Operator fixed products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near fryers used to stored clear container with water. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at preparation tables and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in the dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bbq ribs, egg rolls stored at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking onto floor at handwash sink near triple sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of cooked white rice. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of rice store near handwash sink next to triple sink exposed to splash. Coach operator.
24-27-4
41
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dry wiping cloth used as liner over cut cabbage, in the reach cooler at cook line.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, salt in the kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large garbage container stored in front of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lid, plastic gloves, wiping cloth stored inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's personal water bottle stored on the preparation plate in the kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored in the kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
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 in the kitchen in-use scoop handle touching the sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the reach in freezer soiled, unit located across from the employee's bathroom. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service to go containers being reused. Instructed operator to remove all the washed SS containers that were previously used. Operator removed them on site. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler fried chicken wins in a plastic container not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the reach in freezer at cook line raw pork use for employees personal consumption not identified or segregated.
08B-49-4
35
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue build up on crispy wonton scoop. Manager sent scoop to dish area for washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven mits stored in dish station hand wash sink. Garbage can in front of sink. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle area of front counter upright freezer. Handle area of rice cookers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer with open bags of bbq ribs and fries in customer area by door.
08B-63-4
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutt boards soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage can and empty cans next to three compartment sink. Manager removed the blockage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep tables surface rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles being used with no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles being consumed in prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and tong stored in 94° F standing water Employee removed utensils and took them to three compartment sink to be washed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinatown West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinatown West on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinatown West?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chinatown West.
How does Chinatown West compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chinatown West most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chinatown West's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chinatown West have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chinatown West 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 Chinatown West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinatown West is inspected around three times per year on average.
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