Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NIVEL LATINO PA' Q TE CUENTO / MIAMI LAKES CHINESE RESTAURANT

16780 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3624904
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10919403
DBPR license2322936

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 25, 2025 2:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 26, 2025 10:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#16High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried rice (58/59F – Cooling) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying above preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches inside carton box located underneath of preparation table. Also observed 2 live roaches crawling on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from the drain floor located by the dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice (58/59F – Cooling) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table, cutting board, grilled soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All throughout the kitchen. Also observed hole above ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All thoughtout the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled, exterior of food containers soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in kitchen/ dishwasher area of the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing faucet handles on hand sink, next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups box on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly, located on dishwasher machine area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On hand sink located next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 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 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.