House of Chang
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited House of Chang seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
House of Chang's latest score of 39 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (96F - Hot Holding) at the cook line, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed on the stove to reheat at 165° or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the foodborne illnesses poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food cases on walk in freezer floor. Also onions bag on walk in cooler, floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table.
21-12-4
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Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles in the reach in cooler over cooked chicken. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the front counter.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage container in the kitchen with old food debris. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed strainer torn. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-10-4
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash their hands in the 3 compartment sink multiple times. Educated employee how and were to wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle of microwave and reach in cooler in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ribs stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.
36-10-4
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags touching multiple food items in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed thank you bags touching multiple food items in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed standing water at the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed all gaskets soiled at walk in freezer, walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed all gaskets soiled at walk in freezer, walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in cooler with interior soiled in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed stand up reach in cooler with interior soiled in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under cook line, bathroom, dry storage area, walk in freezer and flour storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed floor soiled at the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep shelves in kitchen area and walk in cooler/freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of broccoli being stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Manager placed under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Sep 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler and freezer shelves has rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove, deep fryers, and preparation tables, and shelves on walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stove, deep fryers, and shelves under prep table are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler and freeze interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Chang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Chang on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Chang?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at House of Chang.
How does House of Chang compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
House of Chang most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has House of Chang's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Chang have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at House of Chang 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 House of Chang inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Chang is inspected around two times per year on average.
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