GAR SING RESTAURANT
14515 SW 42ND ST, Miami FL 33175 · 305.554.5120
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of sweet and sour sauce with mold like substance at walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a Metamucil container on top of prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top of prep table soiled with grease residue.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surfaces rust below all prep tables.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser on top of prep tables. Operator removed.
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Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink soiled with grease residue.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cuttings boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at all reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of soybeans sauce stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator that copy of the last inspection needs to be available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease and debris the top and bottom of prep tables, between kitchen equipments.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed food items blocking the front of racks in the walk-in cooler and freezer, which obstructs the ability to clean under the shelves.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed all storage areas not maintained clean and organized and keep full of unnecessary equipment located under prep tables and storage areas.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers doors handles with heavy soiled l
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the three compartments sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates, bowls stored in a dir shelf.
Equipment exterior soiled. Observed exterior of blender, toaster oven with heavy soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open bottle of water inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service spoons stored in a dirty shelf in front of the fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer, walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a used water bottle and a cup with a straw stored inside the flip-top reach-in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed one missing tile by the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of sweet and sour sauce with mold like substance at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (55F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, less than 30 minutes. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top and bottom interior of preparation cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris. Manager began removing debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice cooker handle and reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris near oven at at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cornstarch containers at dry storage area soiled. Observed exterior of sauce containers soiled at walk in cooler. Manager removed debris during inspection.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with produce inside at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over produce at walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee the correct procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of preparation table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed soup at walk in cooler not covered.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over ready to eat moved to other area
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.