Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting”, which has been cited four times.
Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 41 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
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cut bok choy inside reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Observed raw chicken wings (64F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of rubbing alcohol stored on top of white chest freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease buildup on floor underneath cook line. Observed floor soiled inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on floor next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on side of fryer. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not able to self close. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go boxes stored on floor in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near white chest freezer near cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
41
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 live flying insects flying around kitchen area and landing on raw chicken wings and tempura batter.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of rubbing alcohol stored on top of white chest freezer at front counter.
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water for final concentration Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flying insects flying around kitchen area and landing on raw chicken wings and tempura batter.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside white chest freezer. Operator removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cut bok choy inside reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near white chest freezer near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease buildup on floor underneath cook line. Observed floor soiled inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on floor next to cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on side of fryer. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not able to self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door at back door with holes, flying insects present.
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go boxes stored on floor in back prep area.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
21
Aug 14, 2025
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 wok brush on the cookline with accumulation of grease. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in room temperature, operator turned on water in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in cooler and under cookline.
36-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink hot water cut off, operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In the walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under the fryers with grease. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
70
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed exit exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observed exit exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under the cookline. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee food meals stored in the reach in freezers. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed exit exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and by the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues by the cookline. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of pork thawing on the prep table. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under cookline with heavy grease. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
52
Apr 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled. Operator started cleaning during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout the kitchen.
36-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door in the back of the kitchen with a gap on the bottom.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler and exhaust fan in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in room temperature, operator placed items under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Through out the kitchen.
36-10-4
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with chicken in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Cooking oil, and bottles of sodas are not stored at least 6 inches off of the storage room floor. Operator placed on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use pot in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of rice within a closed container. Employee removed pot. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Kitchen floor, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under preparation tables, exterior of the stove, and deep fryer has dust and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant.
How does Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant 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 Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tien Hung Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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