Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SANG'S CHINESE FOOD

1925 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331624825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3493790
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8860141
DBPR license2318345

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 11, 2025 1:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 13, 2025 9:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 35+ rodent droppings on the floor by the dry storage area where rice, flour and sugar are being stored, also observed approximately 15+ droppings on the floor by the hot water heater, also observed approximately 10+ droppings on the floor under 3 compartment sink, approximately 15+ dropping on the shelf where clean plates are stored, and approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor of the single service item storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken balls (51F – Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F – Cold Holding); wonton (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler next to dishwasher over night, as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken balls (51F – Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F – Cold Holding); wonton (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler next to dishwasher over night, as per operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a drying rack in front of the handwashing sink by the dumplings station. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed wontons and dumplings in the reach in freezer by the dumpling station with no date label. As per operator prepared 3 days ago. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above the cookline soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches on the floor by the hot water heater, 1 dead roach on the floor under the dishwasher and 2 dead roaches on the floor in the beer storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink by the dumpling station. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions and sauces stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons stored in standing water at 87F. Operator removed water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-09-4

Basic – Observed all cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed flip top reach-in cooler, clear 2 door reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink, operator stored in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink, handwashing sinks, dishwasher, storage room, under cookline and dumplings station heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
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
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.