Chinese Restaurant (The)
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
17
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Chinese Restaurant (The), the earliest from 2022. Chinese Restaurant (The) was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 28 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the left of cook line fried pork (48F - Cold Holding); fried pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (43F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (43F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed below warewash area household roach and ant repellent used on facilities. Operator discarded repellent during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with expired license during time of inspection. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, cooked white rice held more than 24 hours without date marking. Operator date marked items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed at server area where there is an ice machine no hand wash sink.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware wash area no paper towel. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 Weichoy C. Engaging in food preparation Working for longer than 60 days without proof of training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above warewash area. Observed ceiling tile missing at dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust at vent above ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at vertical chest freezer across from cook line. Observed oven of cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door to the left and right of cook line.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor to the right of cook line. Operator lifted case of oil off of floor. Observed carrots stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator lifted carrots off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored in between crack of fryers at cook line. Operator removed spatula during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer and oven at cook line. Operator removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with accumulation of dust to the right of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed drinks from cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in ambient temperature at rack across from walk in cooler. Operator placed in preparation sink in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed accumulation of grease at hood system above cook line.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in container of raw chicken at cook line. Employee removed no handle bowl during time of inspection. Observed no handle bowl in sugar and flour container in dry storage area. Operator removed no handle scoop during time of inspection. Observed no handle bowl in container with barbecue sauce at cook line. Operator removed no handle bowl during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled with grease accumulation at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor at cook line across from fryer station.
36-06-4
17
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 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 exit walk in cooler touching handle, then proceed to cut raw pork at prep area next to walk in cooler without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw ground pork stored over uncovered cooked squid noodles.
08A-05-6
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 at white chest reach in freezer, unpackaged raw chicjen stored over shrimp beef and spring rolls.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line storage cart 2 cartons of shelled eggs stored at 73F ambient temperature.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at shelf above cook line coolers cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours. Observed at flip top reach in cooler cooked noodles (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at all hand sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed throughout kitchen in all cold holding units, containers of cooler items stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout .
22-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed exit door and screen door in kitchen open with live chickens outside door. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach cooler and freezer units soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled next to fryer and standing ovens in kitchen area heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line in standing water of 87F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on handles at cook line fryer and stove. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer and cooler floor soiled. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease and debris behind cooking and cold holding equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees uncovered plate of food stored over establishment food in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers and microwave handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bag of sugar at dry storage area.
14-01-5
14
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed beer bottles stored inside ice machine at wait station.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside white chest freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beer bottles stored inside ice machine in wait station.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to walk in freezer and in dish area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed egg rolls stored inside cardboard box inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area next to deli slicer.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on sheet tray with box of cooked chicken in back area by walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer and cooler floor soiled. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease behind cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor cracked
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored inside standing water 100F next to rice cooker
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled next to fryer and standing ovens in kitchen area heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back exterior doors
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored not inverted on top of microwave in kitchen
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At standing reach in cooler across from cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink next to walk in freezer
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature on speed rack next to walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near steam table.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to cook line
21-38-4
12
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground chicken stored above raw pork ribs located in the reach in cooler by the freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing soy sauce stored on the dry storage floor. Observed box containing raw shrimp stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the bbq ribs located in the reach in cooler. Observed for the wontons stored in the walk-in freezer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen ware washing area,storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the back door by the cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors.
35B-01-4
58
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed exterior oven soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area ware washing area,storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice (52F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 raw chicken stored above wontons located in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice (52F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked brown rice packed too deep in plastic container and covered during cooling process. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the mens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed for Yesenia N, Alexandra P, Samantha P,Christine N,Daniella N, Elizabeth N,Fengdi Y,Karlee Y,Chang Y. As per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the standing 2 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on drying racks opposite 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler,freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing sauces stored on the dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed exterior oven soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the prep unit. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons in the walk-in freezer not covered. Observed bulk rice bin left uncovered.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area ware washing area,storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
17
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-12-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also grinder in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 3 doors reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 89F next to rice cooker in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed, manager removed during inspection. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
33-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind equipment inpatient the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle is located next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed . **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
47
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the cook line,close to back door. Manager moved all food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also grinder in kitchen area.
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,chicken and shrimp not dated, as per employee over 24 hours inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind equipment inpatient the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container also in sauce container at the preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 3 doors reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing stuffed wontons at dining area, employee moved to kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pork,chicken and shrimp not covered in rack inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle is located next to back door.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 89°F next to rice cooker in kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler at the cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food cases stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
22
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler ; cooked brown rice ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above dumplings located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bbq ribs stored in shopping bags located in the 2 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler ; cooked brown rice ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed box containing raw shrimp stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven,fryers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat violation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for wontons located in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed service pipe above hand wash sink by the ware washing area soiled with mold like substance. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. Repeat violation.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area,storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
35
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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 sanitizer bucket chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice , as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding); opposite cookline ; cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (50F - Cold Holding); cooked diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked diced roast pork (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator placed in cooler about an hour ago. Operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected action taken 2nd temperatures:cooked shrimp at 42F,cooked chicken strips at 41F,cooked diced pork at 41F, diced ham at 42F.taken at 12:25pm
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice , as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the womens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler opposite cookline with ambient temperature at approximately 50F.
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing carrots and bucket containing raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed boxes containing frozen vegetables stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Observed exterior of microwave oven door soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed exterior of oven and fryers soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed fan cover located in the standing reach in cooler,right unit soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for left 2 door unit located opposite cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Restaurant (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Restaurant (The) on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Restaurant (The)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chinese Restaurant (The).
How does Chinese Restaurant (The) compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chinese Restaurant (The) most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chinese Restaurant (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chinese Restaurant (The) have averaged around 28 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chinese Restaurant (The) 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 Chinese Restaurant (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinese Restaurant (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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