HINGS CHINESE TAKEOUT
2156 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 51 points off where it started.
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 flyer to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015019036 | Mar 16, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in Nonfood-grade bags at walk in cooler
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at dry storage area rusted.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked noodles and cooked shrimp held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler and at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for HO Suifueg expired on 8/22/25
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all door handles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile shows damage throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of Coca Cola not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by entrance of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in coolers soiled throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout Reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked noodles and cooked shrimp not covered at walk in cooler and reach in coolers at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout establishment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sauces, seasonings stored in containers not identified by common name at kitchen.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate18 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.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in n Nonfood-grade bags at reach in cooler next to chest freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with rice not labeled as specified by law at dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked noodles held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook, observed chicken wings, noodles, cooked pork honey chicken held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
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 food handler certificate certificates expired on 20205, MEME expired on 8/22/25 HO Suifueg expired on 8/22/25.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler next to chest freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile shows damage throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed throughout kitchen area, walk in cooler and dry storage area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.p at dry storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit Observed no thermometer inside reach in coolers at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout all reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, noodles, rice, cut ham, cooked pork at reach in coolers throughout kitchen not covered and at walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings, pork and chicken nuggets held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hairnet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout reach in cooler at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, nuggets, pork, ham and noodles stored at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Stand up reach in cooler inside the back storage area by the restroom: Employee prescription medication stored on the top shelf with food for the customers. Discussed with the operator, operator placed into a labeled container and moved the prescription medicine to a bottom shelf of th3 reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and containers with sauces soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked ribs not date marked. As per operator, cooked three days ago.
Food stored on floor. front counter:Two liter bottles f sodas and canned sodas. Kitchen: bag of flour stored on the floor by the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezers.
Stored food not covered. Back storage area: two storage containers with rice not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container near cook line. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in coolers fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with soiled interior.
May 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed several preparation tables with surface rust on shelves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of soil residues on several reach in cooler door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves inside reach in cooler near preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer in back preparation area with torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and missing tiles in ware washing and cook line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located in back preparation area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near back prep area with rusted shelves.
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw beef over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator removed products and placed in correct order.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed several preparation tables with surface rust on shelves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of soil residues on several reach in cooler door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves inside reach in cooler near preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in back dry storage area on floor. Operator removed dead roach from floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer in back preparation area with torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and missing tiles in ware washing and cook line area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of soy sauce on floor near back prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside container at 81F. Operator discarded immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located in back preparation area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near back prep area with rusted shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near front counter not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located at the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash, rinse, and put away plastic container, no sanitizer step. Discussed proper ware-washing with operator. Container placed back in sink for proper washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over celery, raw chicken over diced ham in walk-in cooler. All items rearranged during inspection.
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 flyer to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back of slicer soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chest freezers soiled. Shelf near walk-in soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright 2 door storage cooler soiled on bottom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over raw pork, employee fixed it on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed a box of beans sprouts (65F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than2 hours, employee placed item back in the cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the prep area by the walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in water at 80F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer exterior have accumulated dirt.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the cook line interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen.
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