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CHINA MOON RESTAURANT

1540 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370073
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389333
DBPR license2327150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink.

#13Intermediate53B-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. As per the manager the following employees have been working for more than 60 days; Lee, Ronald

#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food and metal pans with noddles on the walk-in freezer floor.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container with a water temperature of 105°F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled throughout the cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.