Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT

4174 E 4 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3579685
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10763900
DBPR license2324503

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed super market bags being used to store celery inside reach in cooler at preparation table. Manager removed product into proper clear bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at preparation table across oven. Manager discarded cutting boards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flood soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed, washed properly and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken on top preparation across the oven.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from oven.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease and dark substance next to 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.