Inspection Report

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GRAND CHINA RESTAURANT

18643 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3473557
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784554
DBPR license2316700

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of slice mushrooms dented, located at dry storage shelves. Employee removed items.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 detergent bottle stored inside the hand sink located near the dishwasher machine. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking area. During the inspection employee provided a paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking area. During the inspection employee placed a bottle of hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 1 plastic container with soy sauce stored on the walk in cooler floor.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product at dry storage.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the flip top reach in cooler.

#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink.

#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.