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CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH

3919 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3711008
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13749501
DBPR license2331883

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate27 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical33 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#28High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carry out market plastic bags to store wanton. Inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#29High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#30High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above dark sauce and soy sauce inside the reach in cooler. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#31Intermediate53A-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/

#32Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the front line used to discard leftover.

#33Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Missing date for cooked chicken inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 27

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to scoop corn starch. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracks on the ceiling and wall beams on the second floor. Also observed a hole in the ceiling in the second floor at the dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and missing sliding doors for reach in freezer located in the kitchen.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid container broken.

#9Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed steam table with food items next to the hand sink at the front line used, exposed to splash.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar container on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.

#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.

#13Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in fryer handle.

#14Basic10-01-5

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 scoop handle touching the raw rice.

#15Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled .

#17Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.

#18Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Mop sink not properly installed.

#19Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in cooler in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Used to cover shelf.

#21Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some silverware with food contact upright at the front shelf.

#22Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food pails box on the floor.

#23Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

#24Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed panko, salt, chicken base powder in a food containers without protection.

#25Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

#26Basic42-01-4

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

#27Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.