Inspection Report

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CHAI WOK

1688 NE 164 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3641526
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10943192
DBPR license2328721

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F – Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High 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 sushi rice (89F – Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Gordon expired on 2/18/25. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificate with no date of birth or completion dates. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching quinoa in the reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and raw beef stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:42 PM.

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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.