Inspection Report

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CANTON PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT

7980 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3474214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8785211
DBPR license2318228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored inside the walk in cooler.

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (72F – Cold Holding), stored at preparation area. As per operator stored at preparation area one hour before the inspection. Operator removed chicken and placed it inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic buckets stored in front of the hand sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Employee removed chicken and placed it inside the walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor by men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.