CHAI WOK
1688 NE 164 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.705.2110
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust.
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called technician during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg roll (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen over 4 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg roll (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen over 4 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the handwashing sink in the kitchen and sushi station. Operator placed soap.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By the smoothie station. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Gordon expired on 2/18/25.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificate with no date of birth or completion dates.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching quinoa in the reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and raw beef stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple plastic container lids stored in the handwashing sink in the chai berry station. Operator removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warewashing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the warewashing area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth used under the cutting board in the sushi station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the kitchen reach in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen not in the sanitation solution.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called technician during the inspection.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the smoothie station, operator remade Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 50ppm).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the sushi station handwashing sink, operator placed new bottle.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer bottle with no name label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in the sugar, flour and rice. Operator removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer in the kitchen and ware washing reach in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various cut vegetables in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bees being stored on top of various cooked foods in Reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar and corn starch. Manager discarded.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler uncovered. Manager advised chef to cover.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
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