Ping House Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Ping House Chinese Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer inside kitchen” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Springs restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
90
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw whole fish stored onions. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. Operator moved the raw whole fish to another shelf in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table by the cook line: bean sprouts (52F - Cold Holding), as per operator, placed on the table 30 minutes before the inspection. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control with the operator and the proper procedures. Operator placed the bean sprouts inside the walk in cooler. Operator decided to keep the food under temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored inside hand the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the cookline, prep tables, underneath the dishwasher.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area by the dishwasher and in front of the cook line, with food debris, dirt, or dust with stacks of cardboard boxes.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. By the three compartment sink.
16-48-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cookline : seasonings and sauces stored in can oyster sauce cans.
25-32-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through the kitchen, especially by the dishwasher
36-27-5
39
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over noodles inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored both items as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (50 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator rice has been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed rice inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white stand reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator placed towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed noodles stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen back door.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food according safety storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler door handles in front of cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over cucumbers box inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored chicken correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table in kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave under prep table by deep fryer.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and honey chicken containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs outside in the Kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator chicken has been outside for 1 hour. Operator removed chicken to Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hat for employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham container uncovered inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container by kitchen back door. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt container under prep table inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and honey chicken containers not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs stored under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink by Walk in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer in kitchen, and white reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside yellow rice cooker machine. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
14-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ping House Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ping House Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ping House Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer inside kitchen” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ping House Chinese Restaurant.
How does Ping House Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Ping House Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Ping House Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ping House Chinese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ping House Chinese Restaurant 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 Ping House Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ping House Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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