Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food

11557 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
17
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food, the earliest from 2022. Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food's latest score of 17 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator product has been inside walk in cooler since previous day. Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table in kitchen, as per operator for 30 mins. Operator moved bean sprouts to reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins stored on shelf in dry storage with food items. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade napkin lining container of spinach inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces and miso paste inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator product has been inside walk in cooler since previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers with ambient temperature 49F and walk in cooler with ambient temperature 45F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside of walk in cooler, not properly segregated or labeled.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above steam table at cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on floor inside kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single use lids stored on floor inside wall kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at dish area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table across from cook line.
21-12-4
17
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of scallions inside walk in cooler. Operator removed paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork bones stored inside non food grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over onions and carrots inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Lorena working for 3 months, no employee training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use containers stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork bones thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
41
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floors not sealed in some areas in kitchen.
36-02-5
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, cooked rice, cooked chicken all held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at employee hand wash sink in kitchen in kitchen area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed Operator washing hands in three compartment sink, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing sinks to be utilized for effective hand washing to occur. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in employee hand wash sink , corrected, operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen, corrected, employee removed foods from the floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids not inverted at cooks line, corrected, operator inverted lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over food prep , corrected, operator discard drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on walk-in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water knob damage to kitchen equipment hand washing sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw pork on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food.

How does Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food 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 Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tony Chef Asia Fusion Food is inspected around two times per year on average.