Ming Village Chinese Rest
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Ming Village Chinese Rest has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Reach-in cooler and walk” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Ming Village Chinese Rest scores about where you'd expect for a Miami Gardens restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed unworking ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in dry storage room . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board, food containers, prepare table, with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in rice container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first, observed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed unworking ice machine in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dirty floor all around the kitchen, underneath of ware washing area, underneath of kitchen equipment, walk in cooler floor, dry storage room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall located underneath of hand sink located in between the three compartment sink and dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in dry storage room . **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food items on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stated stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer of 0 ppm. Operator primed recheck chlorine sanitizer solution 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
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 - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
58
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried rice, white rice cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer.
36-06-4
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.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed wontons box on walk in cooler floor. Observed oil containers on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Exterior kitchen equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dirty towels on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ham on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
70
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ming Village Chinese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ming Village Chinese Rest on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ming Village Chinese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler and walk” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ming Village Chinese Rest.
How does Ming Village Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Ming Village Chinese Rest most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Ming Village Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ming Village Chinese Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ming Village Chinese Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ming Village Chinese Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ming Village Chinese Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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