Chop Suey
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
29
Score
Chop Suey appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 17 violations.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami Gardens average 80, so Chop Suey trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind cooked noodles in lowboy across cook line.
08A-05-6
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. See stop sale. Observed fried rice under written plan; no time mark. As per operator, 30 minutes on cook line out of walk in. Inspector had operator label with time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on same shelf with container of white rice.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across cook line and next to cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across triple sink.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in across cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed in walk in cooler; containers of soy sauced reused for cooked meats.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in bucket; not in use.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bowls under rice cookers with sugar and no label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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 next to storage racks completely shut off. No TCS foods stored inside.
14-74-7
29
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pork and chicken stored in the reach in cooler by fryers with no date label. As per operator prepared 5 days ago.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (68F - Cold Holding) stored outside next to reach in cooler. Operator would like to use TPHC. Form was emailed to operator. For the meantime item was placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (87F - Hot Holding) stored next to fryers for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Item was placed into reach in cooler to cool. Operator would like to use TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no bleach in the establishment. Operator went to store to buy. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle used as a scoop in the rice container and sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee frozen food, mixed in with restaurant food in the reach in freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bags stored on the floor by the storage area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water by rice maker. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By the back prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no name label.
02D-01-5
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May 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chop Suey on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chop Suey.
How does Chop Suey compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Chop Suey most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chop Suey have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chop Suey 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.
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