Inspection Report

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CANTON PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT

7980 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373518
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8442014
DBPR license2318228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During the routine inspection operator paid license. Confirmation # 238763950

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice, stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over ginger, and lettuce, stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing and touching soiled kitchen utensils, and then touching fry rice without changing gloves. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding), stored inside standing reach in cooler near preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding), stored inside standing reach in cooler near preparation area. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with soy sauce stored in front of the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed standing Reach-in cooler interior ,have accumulation of soil residues, located near preparation area.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets torn, located near the cooking line.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container with soy sauce stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Operator removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located near the cooking line.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Observed standing Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface, located near preparation area.

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of to go containers stored on the floor near bathroom hallway.

#9Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.