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CHEN'S CHINESE FOOD T/O

12310 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33168 · 7863197252

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2319333
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1//2023
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017038515Jul 31, 2017Sep 1, 2017$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Frozen cooked foods not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice bui inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · On 11-18-2025 at the time of the callback inspection ice buildup inside reach in freezer. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · On 11-18-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Hood filters soiled Reach in cooler gasket soil. Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
Basic/16-07-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container without handle used to scoop cooked rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice bui inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024. Manager paid it.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen pork and chicken no date inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pork, and pasta held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
Basic/16-07-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/36-68-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler pl
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1//2023
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed vegetables.
High priority/08A-04-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic container with flour soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.