Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

NEW CHINATOWN

2549 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3628814
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924738
DBPR license2332194

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate26 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical38 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#27High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef inside reach in cooler.

#28High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside walk in freezer. Coached operator on proper methods to store food. Cold Temperature storage paper was provided.

#29High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings being hot held at 80°F. As per operator chicken was cooked 4 hours ago.

Stop Sale
#30High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 128°F hot holding. Operator reheated riced to 172°F.. Also Observed cooked chicken wings being hot held at 80°F. As per operator chicken was cooked 4 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#31High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink at the back of store. Also observed by faucet next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 7

#32Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Container containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink.

#33Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer basic concentration levels for chlorine, and unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer. Coached employee on both concentration levels and thermometer calibration.

#34Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables and soiled shredder next to 3 compartment sink.

#35Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple cooked food items inside walk in freezer not dated.

#36Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, shrimp, noodles inside of walk in cooler and no date marking. Coached operator on proper date marking.

#37Intermediate43-08-4

Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a baby sleeping in a baby crib in the front counter area, sometimes carried by food employee into the kitchen.

#38Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen due to a leak. Establishment has 2 other handwashing sinks with working hot water.

Basic 26

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside of flour container.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above walk in cooler.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles throughout establishment.

#5Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers being stored on dirty rack by 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards used on prep tables.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle and cellphones on top of prep table in front of cook line. Also observed baby clothing hanging on rolling cart shelves.

#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cashier with no hair restraint.

#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler to the right of cook line.

#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.

#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside standing water.

#12Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave next to hand sink at front counter area.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in coolers.

#15Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in disrepair at handwashing sink by entrance of kitchen.

#16Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in coolers in front of prep line.

#17Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic bottles being cut to be reused for scooping rice.

#18Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers, as per operator for the soy sauce, inside dry storage room to the left of 3 compartment sink.

#19Basic25-18-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service items stored inside bathroom.

#20Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cooked chicken, Shrimp, and cut cabbage not covered inside walk in cooler. Also an open bag of rice stored in dry storage area.

#21Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive amounts of personal items in front counter interfering with cleaning

#22Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler and inside walk in freezer.

#23Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout entire kitchen area.

#24Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.

#25Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.

#26Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables not in sanitation bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 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 26 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 44 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.