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
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler at front counter.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over diced ham inside reach in cooler at cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (80F – Cold Holding) ; white rice (62F – Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 9
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cooked washing hands inside 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 10-01-2014 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub inside handwashing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 white rice inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior. Observed soup inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training provided by FRALA expired on 09-01-2024. **Warning**
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with heavy grease accumulation by fryers and cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on ovens doors at kitchen area.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light at cook line blinking.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at cook line reach in coolers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef stored inside reach in freezer at front counter not covered.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:14 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.