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GRAND CHINA RESTAURANT

18643 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3605075
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10890163
DBPR license2316700

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork ribs (54F – Cold Holding); short rib (55F – Cold Holding); spring rolls (50F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to fryer. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (54F – Cold Holding); short rib (55F – Cold Holding); spring rolls (50F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to fryer. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and metal scouring pad in handwashing sink next to prep sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used to portion u cooked rice at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage at dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

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 next fryer at 71F after leaving thermometer in for five minutes. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler torn. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases a plastic tub of raw pork stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor near register. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near prep sink at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.