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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 10-01-2014 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with heavy grease accumulation by fryers and cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on ovens doors at kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at cook line reach in coolers. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef stored inside reach in freezer at front counter not covered. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.