Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHONG'S CHINESE REST

1164 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331301034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3640418
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10942083
DBPR license2301054

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High 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 COOKED SHRIMP (47F – Cooling); COOKED EGGS (47F – Cooling) at reach in cooler at server area. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mushrooms at reach in cooler at cook line moldy and unwholesom. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED SHRIMP (47F – Cooling); COOKED EGGS (47F – Cooling) at reach in cooler at server area. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink a kitchen area. Employee replenished during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches by kitchen exit. Employee discarded them. Observed one dead roach in reach in cooler next to cook line where food was stored. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and between fryer and stove heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of fry oil stored on the floor of dry storage closet. Observed a case of broccoli stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray at hood system. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at both restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door not self closing. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler/reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer diced ham, cooked pork fried shrimp not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and warewashing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

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