Mike's China Beach
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mike's China Beach, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “reuse of single-service or single-use articles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Mike's China Beach on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test strips instead of chlorine test strips. Owner bought one test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.Observed milk for personal consumption stores inside Reach in cooler next to food that will be sold to the public without identifying.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on the side of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauces on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon and utensils inside standing water. Water was at temperature of 74F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside refrigeration unit at the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard reused to store egg rolls. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen area. Owner moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above vegetables inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee rewashed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee cutting raw chicken that will not be use immediately. Employee started wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-17-4
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. Owner printed the info. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sweet and sour chicken from Monday 7/7 as per operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment exterior surface. Observed accumulation of sauce residue on reach in freezer..
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard with accumulation of grease residue lining non food contact surface.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of tea on prep table. Owner moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy plastic containers on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons and scoops inside standing water ( water temperature 85 F). **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on shelf under prep table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside refrigeration unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused food cardboard box to store cooked egg rolls inside the cooler. .
25-32-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage not maintained completely clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Owner placed the chicken under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall.
36-27-5
25
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed proportioned raw
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Owner started working with clean utensils without washing hands first. Owner washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and. Cooked beef inside reach in cooler without date on it. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior gap underneath the doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with soy sauce on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and other utensils in standing water ( water 69 F ). Owner discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food residue on the reach in freezer door . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sauce residue inside reach in cooler. Owner cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused food cardboard box to store cooked egg rolls. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
47
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/2023. Owner paid the license while I was conducting the inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed owner washed his hands inside mop sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some dirty utensils inside the hand sink . Owner moved them . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe$ some debris inside reach in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused cardboard boxes to store food inside refrigeration units **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container without lid.
08B-12-5
47
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
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 food cooked from 7/12 without date marking ( egg rolls ).
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour box on the storage floor. Employee moved it off of the floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons inside water with water temperature of 89 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed vertical freezer with old food residues .
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused cardboard reused to store food inside. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside food containers without lids to cover the good. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed broccoli stored inside shopping Thank you market bag. Owner moved the food to a clear bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature of 50 F left on the counter for about 40 minutes as per owner. Owner moved the eggs to the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line reach in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag on the dry storage floor. Owner moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water ( water temperature 74 F ). **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed openings behind the fans that cannot be closed when the restaurant is not in operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed refused cardboard boxes to store food inside. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cream cheese rangoon stored inside the freezer .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed some vegetables stored inside carry out market bags in the reach in cooler. Owner replaced the bags immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed yellow rice at 82 F left at ambient temperature to cool down. Owner placed the rice inside the cooler. As per owner , the yellow rice has been at ambient temperature for approximately 1 hr. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed missing screening for both ventilation fans on the wall ( one above glassed window at the entrance and the second one in the kitchen.
35B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sauce residue inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused cardboard to store food inside ( cut green peppers).
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and flour bags on the storage room floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water. Water temperature is 87°f. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on exit door.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mike's China Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mike's China Beach on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mike's China Beach?
Across the inspection record, “reuse of single-service or single-use articles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mike's China Beach.
How does Mike's China Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Mike's China Beach most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Mike's China Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mike's China Beach have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mike's China Beach 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 Mike's China Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mike's China Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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