Chinese Food
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Chinese Food has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Opa-Locka average 78, so Chinese Food trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with condiments soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: On 12/01/2025 at the time of the callback inspection vacuum breaker provided.
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unnecessary items on the table at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: On 12/01/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Unnecessary items on the table at front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: On 12/01/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in lobby area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with Soya sauce on the floor by triple sink. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unnecessary items on the table at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and shrimp held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handle soiled.
23-24-4
70
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic container with flour soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
82
Jul 14, 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. Plastic container with flour is dirty.
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. Form wasn't signed by employee. Advised manager, he explained to employee and 5hey both signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system greasy
36-68-5
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, cooked ham held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters greasy
36-63-4
70
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimps in reach freezer.
08A-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Food on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chinese Food.
How does Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Chinese Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chinese Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chinese Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinese Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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