CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT
4174 E 4 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed marinated raw shrimp on top cooked pork inside reach in cooler , manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris non top preparation table across the oven. Manager removed and washed properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area.
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 mixed rice not date marked inside reach in cooler , as per manager less than 24 hours. Manager labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 20
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without handle inside rice container, manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer , reach in cooler and walk-in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used for lining throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven .
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance in kitchen area and front counter area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at preparation table across the oven , manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under equipment in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottle
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled with food debris in the kitchen area. Also exterior of microwave soiled with food debris on top of preparation table .
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across the oven. Also observed inside walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease and food debris throughout the kitchen area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
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.