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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA BEACH RESTAURANT MB

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 19, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2660327
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6112043
DBPR license2331883

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 19, 2017 1:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 20, 2017 12:30 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#19High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food.

#20High Priority50-08-5

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr.

#21High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 8-10 live roaches found through out the kitchen area.

#23High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 8

#24Intermediate11-07-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email copy to operator

#25Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

#26Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To rinse items

#27Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

#28Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

#29Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#31Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.egg rolls/ chicken/ pork etc

Basic 18

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Approximately 10-12 Dead roaches on premises through out the kitchen area

#2Basic32-21-4

Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.

#3Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornstarch

#4Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

#5Basic32-12-4

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil

#8Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment

#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under the hand wash sink in the front area

#10Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen

#11Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags for vegetables storage

#12Basic32-16-4

Basic – Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

#13Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water from the mops ink draining on the floor. No plumbing pipe attach to the sink

#14Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Egg roll

#15Basic14-41-4

Basic – Reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

#16Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Top of shelve above reach in cooler

#17Basic21-12-4

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

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/ msg/ salt etc

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.