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NIVEL LATINO PA' Q TE CUENTO / MIAMI LAKES CHINESE RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458616
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8761670
DBPR license2322936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed dishes without sanitizer step. Instructed operator regarding the dishwasher procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Ice machine lid cover, walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F, in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water, cases of chicken, cases of raw shell eggs on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall above preparation table where the cook rice equipment are located. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment sink, hand sink, exterior of food storage container soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:14 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
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.