CHINA MOON RESTAURANT
1540 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touched his face and continued prepping chicken.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg drop soup (121F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (121F – Hot Holding). As per the manager the soups were put on line approximately three hours ago. The cook checked and noticed the heating element was off. The cook turned on the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The ma
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several different food in plastic containers on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright reach in cooler at the cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of chicken at 71°F on a rack next to the fryer. As per the manager they put it there approximately one hour ago. The cook started frying the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.