The Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024
61
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at The Asian Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The Asian Kitchen's record stops at Mar 19, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The Asian Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice (71F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, item was prepared 3 hours prior. Advised employee to reheat product to 165F.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade cardboard containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard boxes at kitchen and at reach in freezer at front counter.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at reach in freezer at front counter.
08A-02-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw tuna, salmon, whitefish, masago and yellow tail on the menu, items not identified. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as control for sushi rice. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
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. Provided agreements via email and operator printed and all employees signed during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoopers stored inside water at 91F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris between standing oven and broiler at cook line. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris near rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. Manager took solution to replenish. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
25
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut carrots at reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of seasoning containers soiled at cook line. Observed water pitcher soiled with black substance near ware washing area. Observed interior of flip-top reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice. Provided written procedures to manager via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen, preparation and front counter areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chow mein, soy sauce and cooking oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves at cook line and ware washing area soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed stove top at wok area heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, preparation and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside containers of soy sauce and flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in cooler, underneath microwave and shelves at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Asian Kitchen on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Asian Kitchen.
How does The Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Asian Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Asian Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Asian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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