CHINATOWN WEST
4210 SW 152 AVE, Miami FL 33185
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
FEB 25
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed no seating license but observed 10 seats and 1 table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed inside display cooler at customer area. Employee removed item.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed unwashed broccoli stored over sauce at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked beef at walk in freezer.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employee.
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. As per employee, product prepared on previous days.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit inside 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken wings with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris at walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor across from dish area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of mixer soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed storage racks at walk in freezer are not designed to clean underneath.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg rolls stored in bread bags at reach in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed raw shell eggs and house packaged sauces inside sliding door reach in cooler located at customer area. Observed bags of raw beef kebabs and cooked pork inside chest freezer at customer area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line.
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 11 high priority.
11 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed inside display cooler at customer area. Employee removed item.
Cook dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (88F-104 - Cooling) at room temperature on rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per employee, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Discussed proper cooling procedures and parameters with employee.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of hoisin sauce at dry storage area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed unwashed broccoli stored over sauce at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked beef at walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (88F-104 - Cooling) at room temperature on rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per employee, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Observed garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (122F - Hot Holding) at room temperature across from cook line. Observed wonton (131F - Hot Holding) above pot of egg drop soup at cook line. As per employee, products placed at room temperature 2 hours prior.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of thermometer calibration temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray of cooked chicken wings stored in front of hand sink at cook line. Observed garbage cans blocking hand sink at dish area.
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. As per employee, product prepared on previous days.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit inside 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken wings with no hair restraint.
Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Observed container of MSG at cook line and 2 6lb containers on shelf at dry storage area. Menu states that establishment does not utilize MSG.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris at walk in freezer.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tray of cooked chicken wings stored in front of hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor across from dish area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of mixer soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed storage racks at walk in freezer are not designed to clean underneath.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg rolls stored in bread bags at reach in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed raw shell eggs and house packaged sauces inside sliding door reach in cooler located at customer area. Observed bags of raw beef kebabs and cooked pork inside chest freezer at customer area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line.
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 began cooking and packing vegetable spring egg rolls no handwash. Coach employee.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and began touching clean containers. Coach employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Operator fixed products properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near fryers used to stored clear container with water. Operator removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of cooked white rice. Operator removed bowl.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of rice store near handwash sink next to triple sink exposed to splash. Coach operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraints.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in the dining area.
Stored food not covered. Observed bbq ribs, egg rolls stored at walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking onto floor at handwash sink near triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at preparation tables and cook line.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dry wiping cloth used as liner over cut cabbage, in the reach cooler at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large garbage container stored in front of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lid, plastic gloves, wiping cloth stored inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, salt in the kitchen not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's personal water bottle stored on the preparation plate in the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the reach in freezer at cook line raw pork use for employees personal consumption not identified or segregated.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored in the kitchen floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container in the kitchen in-use scoop handle touching the sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the reach in freezer soiled, unit located across from the employee's bathroom. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service to go containers being reused. Instructed operator to remove all the washed SS containers that were previously used. Operator removed them on site.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler fried chicken wins in a plastic container not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked egg rolls in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper separation procedure.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container of salt stored on stove unlabeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pizza box stored on rice cooker at front line in kitchen.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed no seating license but observed 10 seats and 1 table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed 3 bags of onions stored on floor in back of kitchen. Coached operator to keep all foods 6 inches off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler near customer beverages at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout cook line.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by tray of fried wings, operator removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels replaced it during inspection.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Sugar container with no label stored by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line. Employee placed in a rack.
Jun 11, 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between preparation table. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue build up on crispy wonton scoop. Manager sent scoop to dish area for washing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven mits stored in dish station hand wash sink. Garbage can in front of sink. Items moved at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle area of front counter upright freezer. Handle area of rice cookers.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer with open bags of bbq ribs and fries in customer area by door.
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.