CHINATOWN WEST
4210 SW 152 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 11
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed inside display cooler at customer area. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4High Priority – Cook dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Warning**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (88F-104 – Cooling) at room temperature on rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per employee, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Discussed proper cooling procedures and parameters with employee. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of hoisin sauce at dry storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Observed unwashed broccoli stored over sauce at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked beef at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (88F-104 – Cooling) at room temperature on rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per employee, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Observed garlic in oil (88F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (88F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (122F – Hot Holding) at room temperature across from cook line. Observed wonton (131F – Hot Holding) above pot of egg drop soup at cook line. As per employee, products placed at room temperature 2 hours prior. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray of cooked chicken wings stored in front of hand sink at cook line. Observed garbage cans blocking hand sink at dish area. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler. As per employee, product prepared on previous days. **Warning**
16-08-4Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 18
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken wings with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
52-12-4Basic – Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Observed container of MSG at cook line and 2 6lb containers on shelf at dry storage area. Menu states that establishment does not utilize MSG. **Warning**
21-23-4Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tray of cooked chicken wings stored in front of hand sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor across from dish area. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of mixer soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Warning**
14-52-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed storage racks at walk in freezer are not designed to clean underneath. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg rolls stored in bread bags at reach in freezer. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed raw shell eggs and house packaged sauces inside sliding door reach in cooler located at customer area. Observed bags of raw beef kebabs and cooked pork inside chest freezer at customer area. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at dish area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.