CHIFA DU KANG CHINESE RESTAURANT
9899 SW 40 ST STE-A, Miami FL 33165 · 786.953.7165
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on side of white cutting board at the prep table.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb near cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 7 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (84F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product has been cooling since 12PM. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs store next to unwashed onions inside all in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (83F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (85F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (83F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (85F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler. As per operator, items have been there for about two hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (94F - Hot Holding) at the cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to clean pots and utensils in dry rack area. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb near cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on prep table soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser with no label near three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used as a scoop inside bin of raw chicken inside walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave push door handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal jacket and keys stored next to canned goods in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 86F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath white cutting board on prep table
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with soiled gasket near three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled cloth on top of prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing sauces not labeled near cook line
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash station located at the front counter. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing mixture of bleach and water with no label. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic cups used as a scoop inside bin of salt in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in the kitchen area soiled. Observed wall vent in kitchen area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the main prep table in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 64F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station next to ware wash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on right hand side of cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of MSG, Salt, and other seasonings with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling and wall vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee engaged in food preparation touch his face and immediately grabbed a clean utensil with out washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects flying around front counter of the establishment. Observed one flying insect landing on bucket of soy sauce in back dry storage area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on side of white cutting board at the prep table.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement behind wall right next to the dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg mix (67F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Operator removed from cook line and placed inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed female employee washing cloth at hand wash sink in the dining area.
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 Esteban Quijano expired 03/17/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser near ware washing station station with no label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of flour and inside bin of cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling and wall vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at prep table.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath the dish washing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside bin of flour touching product.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to scoop rice inside standing water at 84F. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled interior.
Stored food not covered. Observed several containers inside walk in cooler containing unwashed produce, cooked chicken, and rice with no cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings at cook line not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed vegetables, shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed duck in standing water inside of the three compartment sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete by walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking no hand washing prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator requested time as a public health written procedures as it only last for 2 hours maximum.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached operator on correct hot holding temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator moved inside 3 compartment sink.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on correct temperature.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles inside walk in cooler no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
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 employees Ruben Gonzalez and Esteban Quitano both expired on 03-17-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside raw chicken container inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand washing sink next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen entrance.
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cutting boards at 3 compartment sink, no sanitizing step. Discussed with operator manual ware washing procedures. Provided Manual washing procedures hand out to operator via email.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed on storage shelf near hallway leading to bathrooms.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (54F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) inside sliding door reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, products were left out at room temperature for less than 30 minutes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day.
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 training certificate for Reuben expired.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining preparation counter and on microwave at cook line. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler and dry storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with old food debris at cook line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean cooking utensils stored in drawer soiled with old food debris at cook line. Operator took utensils to warehouse washing area and began removing debris from drawer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing. Observed cove molding missing behind standing reach in cooler at preparation area and underneath 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stacked in storage shelf at preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at dry storage area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over wontons at standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (64F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for less than 1 hour.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at warehouse washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line and ware washing areas. Operator replenished paper towels.
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 training certificate expired for Ruben.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler. Also observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across from cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at storage area. Also observed wall at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed brown rice (99F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager item, was prepared 3 hours prior. Manager to product to reheat to 165F.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at preparation area. As per manager less than one hour. Employee took item to reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager been there for two hours.Manager took item to reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of food coloring not labeled at kitchen cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container vinegar and vegetable oil stored on floor.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottles containing water in soda stored in ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at preparation table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating near preparation table at kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over preparation table at kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
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