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MIAMI LAKES CHINESE RESTAURANT

16780 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3407262
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8556553
DBPR license2322936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation with 00 ppm.

#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the cook line floor.

#14High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed carton of shells eggs at room temperature.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (70°F – Cold Holding); inside reach cooler, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler,

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent on top of preparation table.

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

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

#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with detergent with no label.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on the cook line floor. One dead roach by the hand sink, operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door broken.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher machine exterior soiled, all hand sink soiled, exterior oven soiled.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

#9Basic14-17-4

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

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all kitchen wall soiled.

#11Basic29-11-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.