CHINA TOWN
649 NW 62 ST, Miami FL 33150 · 305-798-5249
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches, 1 roach crawling under wok at kitchen, one 1 roach crawling on front of walk in freezer, 1 roach crawling on wall above 3 compartment sink, 1 roach crawling by racks next to back door to the outside.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024037052 | Jun 26, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipment, also observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
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Food stored on floor. Observed stored on the floor cooking oil and bucket of soy sauce at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw prep beef inside walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Employee turned on water during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towels on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handling food without washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection and put in new gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hat during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipment. Also observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to frying station. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal shelves under preparation area soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soup can inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored in assigned area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food residue, employee cleaned during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind rice station soiled with grease.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cooking utensils inside handwashing sink at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across walk in cooler. Manager provided during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working at handwashing sink behind front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded bottle during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with Soy sauce being stored on the floor across 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of preparation table soiled with food debris across from walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook-line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed without running water at 3 compartment sink. Manager turned on running water during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in a shopping bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in the walk-in cooler.
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 the chlorine ppms over 200 in the sanitzer bucket. The chef turned in the water and it's now at 100 ppms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at dry storage area, interior of rice, flour and cornstarch containers soiled with old food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice and flour. The cook removed it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean items stored on rusty shelves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with raw chicken on the walk-in cooler floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between two reach in coolers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of black food containers soiled with mold like substance. Observed the hood filter soiled. Observed the top and covers of the preparation reach in coolers soiled. Observed the outside of the reach in cooler at the cook line soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the cook line.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed the dry storage area very dark.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk- in cooler and walk- in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen and dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink across walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle inside plastic rice container next to oven. Manager removed and replaced with proper handle scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across from grill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board on top preparation table across walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back metal door next to 3 compartment sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen shrimp on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket across from 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top preparation table across from walk in cooler. Manager removed and discarded during inspection, coached operator on proper storage for wet wiping towels.
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 cut chicken being stored on top ready to eat cut ham inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored product properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with soiled with food debris across from walk in cooler. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler. Employee moped dry during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. At cook line.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed 2 small holes on back door screen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Manager covered properly with aluminum foil paper.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel being stored on top preparation table across from walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting board at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager removed from container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler across from oven. Employee removed and stored it properly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top cook line, employee inverted during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with white rice not labeled next to oven. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with grease
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on walk in freezer severely rusted, falling apart. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler across from kitchen line. Also observed gaskets in walk in cooler torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. observed standing water in front of walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork ribs, raw pork, raw chicken, boxes with cabbage stored on the floor inside walk in cooler, walk in cooler #2. Raw chicken, shredded cabbage, soy source stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled, hood filters soiled, door gaskets in walk in cooler and freezer. Soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler rusted.
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches, 1 roach crawling under wok at kitchen, one 1 roach crawling on front of walk in freezer, 1 roach crawling on wall above 3 compartment sink, 1 roach crawling by racks next to back door to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at preparation table across from walk shredded cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F) according to cook placed about 1 hour ago, employee put ice bags on food containers to cool dawn.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with grease
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers with frying oil blocking handwashing sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on walk in coolers and freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining in contact shelves across from walk in cooler.
Clean knives or equipment stored in dirty knives magnet holder or rack. Observe clean knives stored on dirty knife magnet holder
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches, 1 dead roach on bucket at storage area and 11 dead roaches under preparation tables at kitchen.
Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent under preparation table front of walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed orange juice bottle on preparation table across from 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on walk in freezer severely rusted, falling apart. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler across from kitchen line. Also observed gaskets in walk in cooler torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. observed standing water in front of walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food residue under cooking equipment at kitchen, also inside walk in cooler floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork ribs, raw pork, raw chicken, boxes with cabbage stored on the floor inside walk in cooler, walk in cooler #2. Raw chicken, shredded cabbage, soy source stored on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled, hood filters soiled, door gaskets in walk in cooler and freezer. Soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor by ware-washing and mop sink area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork ribs thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to fryer station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour, sugar, not labeled with common name located in front of walk in freezer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ham located in the #2 walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed bags containing cabbage stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
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