CHONG'S CHINESE REST
1164 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331301034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees handled soiled exterior of food coolers then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cooked pork cubes on floor with walk in cooler curtain touch food. About 1 pound of pork.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts at 70°. Per Person In Charge . Items was placed about noon. Moved by manager to ice container. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ About 5 food service employees with no certified food Manger onsite
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: frontline.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer restroom with no self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in poor condition at cookline.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple prepped foods uncovered and on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation to cooler. Frontline.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered foods in walk in cooler. Cut vegetables. Raw seafoods. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:55 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.