GRAND CHINA RESTAURANT
18643 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay FL 33157 · 786.351.3767
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 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. Provided to operator via email.
★ 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--2023019639 | Mar 31, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (80 F - Cold Holding) on preparation table. As per manager food less than 2 hours. Manager placed sprouts inside walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler training missing DOB.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as a scoop inside the rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in some ceiling at the dining area.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored abive preparation table. Employee discarded it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in like cooler door gasket torn. Also observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food stored in the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed plastic sodas stored on the floor at the dining area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed hood soiled.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage at dining area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases a plastic tub of raw pork stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor near register.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near prep sink at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork ribs (54F - Cold Holding); short rib (55F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to fryer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (54F - Cold Holding); short rib (55F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to fryer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and metal scouring pad in handwashing sink next to prep sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used to portion u cooked rice at prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage at dining area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next fryer at 71F after leaving thermometer in for five minutes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases a plastic tub of raw pork stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor near register.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near prep sink at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jun 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (62F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and cooked noodles inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 01-25-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line by back exit door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (62F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Coached operator on correct procedures.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 01-2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside HWS by walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and cooked noodles inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 01-25-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice bag at dry storage area next to ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line by back exit door.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked white rice inside walk in cooler no covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of slice mushrooms dented, located at dry storage shelves. Employee removed items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 detergent bottle stored inside the hand sink located near the dishwasher machine. Employee removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking area. During the inspection employee provided a paper towel roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking area. During the inspection employee placed a bottle of hand soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 plastic container with soy sauce stored on the walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside the flip top reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Feb 13, 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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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 QT sanitizer 0 ppm on the DW Machine. Instructed employee to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the preparation table observed raw shell eggs (71F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about an hour, employee placed the eggs back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No QT chemical strip to check sanitation solution on the DW Machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees bottled water stored on the food storage shelves above the preparation table in the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed clean sliced peppers, lemons stored in a bucket in the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, reach in cooler located at cook line.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used lining under fried chicken. Employee removed it on site.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken, dumplings stored in direct contact with to go bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used lining under fried chicken. Employee removed it on site.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken, dumplings stored in direct contact with to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables, in the reach in cooler across from the wok.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from broiler observed cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding); fried orange chicken (50F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (60 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee transferred all food items in this unit to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
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. Operating printed form on site.
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. Operating printed and completed form during the inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on the preparation table in the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the storage shelves above the preparation tables observed a box of cigarettes.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of pork bones stored in the walk in cooler floor, in the walk in freezer observed bucket with raw meat stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves above the steam table with grease buildup, observed sal and pepper container with food and grease buildup,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from the broiler interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler across from the broiler observed breaded shrimp, cooked pork ribs and spring rolls in containers not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sal and pepper not labeled, stored under the preparation table.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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