MIAMI LAKES CHINESE RESTAURANT
16780 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. For less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (55°F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (54°F – Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 wings (88°F – Hot Holding); fried rice (112°F – Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink located by dishwasher machine. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Employees Jorge, Aida, Sandra. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant without label. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple unused equipment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by dishwasher machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:21 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.