CHUNG WAH CHINESE FOOD
190 NE 119 ST, Miami FL 33161
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018010193 | Feb 21, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked:
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour bag.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stove soiled.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris inside hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with rice and flour soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with rice and flour soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerator handles soiled.
Garbage can soiled. In kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of the preparation table table.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour bucket. Manager removed it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on fryer door and handles.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Frozen egg rolls not covered inside reach in freezer. PIC covered it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind cooking equipments.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Manager provided it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it back into the sanitizer bucket.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with rice, sugar, salt and flour all soiled.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood soiled
Garbage can soiled. In kitchen area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach coolers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall by cooking equipments. Observed mold like on wall by triple sink.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator
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. Form was provided to operator
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside. Advised manager, he corrected it
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.