CHINESE RESTAURANT (THE)
12963 SW 112 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pills stored in shelf above preparation area during time of inspection. Employee removed pills from shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two small flying insects in dry storage area and ware wash area during time of inspection.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer raw chicken stored over crab Rangoon. Operator directed employee to remove chicken from above rangoons during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cooked white rice (56F – Cooling); bean sprout (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator states door was left open door preparation. Door in walk in cooler was left closed to ensure proper cooling of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ Observed manager certificate for William Cheng expired 07/15/26.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer across from ware wash area soiled with food debris.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink across from ware wash area. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash d wash sink across from walk in freezer.
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 ribs in reach in cooler as per operator prepared the day before without date marking. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee trainings for all employees expired on 10/12/26.
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen area soiled with dust.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on shelf across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door open while employee engage in food preparation. Operator closed door during time of inspection.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of walk in cooler with accumulation of food. Observed floor of kitchen area with accumulation of grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor across from cook line. Operator removed case of oil from floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils used to cook and serve rice in water measuring 98F. Operator removed utensils from standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens throughout cook line with accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan located to the right of cook line soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard boxes used to store raw chicken and produce stored for reuse. Operator discarded of boxes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being defrosted in ambient temperature. Operator placed chicken wings in sink to be defrosted in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on floor throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.