CHIFA TAY PA RESTAURANT
207 N STATE RD 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954 562 3003
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh Cooked Garlic oil at 82F. As per operator, Food out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler, not prepared or portioned today.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Kitchen shelf; raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding). As per operator food kept out of cooler for less than 4hrs. Operator placed food inside walk in freezer for quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; diced pork (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 3hrs. As per operator food constantly taken in and out of cooler. Operator placed in walk in freezer for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white food grade container stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At triple sink, observed white cutting board with grayish black cut marks.
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw fish left uncovered in chest freezer. As per operator, raw fish belongs to him and is for personal consumption. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on clean serving plate establishment.
Stored food not covered. Inside white chest freezer, frozen crab rangoons left uncovered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed used rag on kitchen flip top
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in front kitchen hand sink. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen contains cut deep cut marks
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil in kitchen stored on floor. Operator elevated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filter at cook line soiled with grease 2. Sides of cooking equipment soiled with food debris
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cook line handled raw chicken then handled clean equipment without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands then put on new gloves
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sin. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands in hand wash sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensils stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook One performing food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cookline soiled with grease
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer: observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw pork. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh Cooked Garlic oil at 82F. As per operator, Food out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler, not prepared or portioned today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food prep cart blocking hand wash sink at front of cook line. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored over food prep area. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed several food items stored on floor throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer: observed container of raw pork uncovered.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 sanitizer chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed rechecked 100 Ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken on shelf over container of peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container of water and chef fork stored in hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at cook line. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor by hand washing sink Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on floor by walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 96F. Operator replaced water rechecked 170F
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, cases and flats of raw shell eggs above cases of bok choy, onions, and peppers. Employee rearranged shelves to properly separate.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Books present, all certificates missing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer under dish machine. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around baffle in ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in fried rice in walk in cooler and plastic cup in bulk rice container. Manager removed both.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water on cart in front of cook line. Manager dumped water and replaced with dry utensil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave.
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.