CHINESE RESTAURANT (THE)
12963 SW 112 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed in walk in cooler cooked white rice (46F – Cooling)as per operator stored from the day before. Operator discarded rice during time of inspection. Observed bean sprout (44F -Cooling), as per operator received less than 4 hours, raw shrimp (42F – Cold Holding); raw beef (42F – Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ Observed manager certificate for William Cheng expired 07/15/26. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed manager certificate for William Cheng expired 07/15/26. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer across from ware wash area soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed slicer across from ware wash area soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash d wash sink across from walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed no soap at hand wash d wash sink across from walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed cooked pork ribs in reach in cooler as per operator prepared the day before without date marking. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed employee trainings for all employees expired on 10/12/26. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen area soiled with dust. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed vents throughout kitchen area soiled with dust. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on shelf across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed on shelf across from cook line. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed floor of walk in cooler with accumulation of food. Observed floor of kitchen area with accumulation of grease and food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed interior of ovens throughout cook line with accumulation of grease and food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed fan located to the right of cook line soiled with dust. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on floor throughout kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-03: Observed accumulation of grease on floor throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.