CHIFA DU KANG CHINESE RESTAURANT
9899 SW 40 ST STE-A · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking no hand washing prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (77F – Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator requested time as a public health written procedures as it only last for 2 hours maximum. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached operator on correct hot holding temperatures.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator moved inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on correct temperature.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles inside walk in cooler no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Ruben Gonzalez and Esteban Quitano both expired on 03-17-2024. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside raw chicken container inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at cook line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at walk in cooler.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand washing sink next to mop sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen entrance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.