Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EMPIRE SZECHUAN

3427 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 16, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2722386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6308948
DBPR license2316527

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 16, 2018 1:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate26 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical39 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#27High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm

#28High Priority08A-01-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over cooked vegetables and pork in the walk in cooler. Operator readjusted the products **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#29High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 15 live roaches found near cookline / warewashing area/ wall near ice machine.

#30High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used throughout establishment.

#31High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to cooking equipment

#32High Priority29-42-4

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

Intermediate 7

#33Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Microwave/ can opener/ slicer/ ice machine

#34Intermediate22-28-4

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

#35Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. 3 compartment sink standing water/ dish machine not working properly. No means to wash and sanitized dishes.

#36Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#37Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#38Intermediate02C-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. Chicken/pork/vegetables made 2 days ago per operator in the walk in cooler

#39Intermediate22-18-4

Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour/ sugar etc

Basic 26

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Approximately 15 dead roaches on premises in the ware washing area and throughout kitchen

#4Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense flour/ sugar etc

#5Basic23-25-4

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

#6Basic08B-44-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of oil. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic24-05-4

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

#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#9Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.

#10Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.

#11Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen

#12Basic36-14-4

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

#13Basic10-08-4

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic38-07-4

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

#16Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolets

#17Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 3 compartment sink

#18Basic14-31-4

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

#19Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service articles. Mushroom cans used for soup storage

#20Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3 compartment sink .

#21Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#22Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

#23Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

#24Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mopsink

#25Basic21-12-4

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

#26Basic02D-01-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.