HOUSE OF CHANG
1913 NE 168TH ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305-949-3957
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor by the dry storage room.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (96F - Hot Holding) at the cook line, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed on the stove to reheat at 165° or above.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the foodborne illnesses poster to operator.
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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. Emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food cases on walk in freezer floor. Also onions bag on walk in cooler, floor. Operator properly stored it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles in the reach in cooler over cooked chicken. Operator discarded items.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage container in the kitchen with old food debris. Operator discarded.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed strainer torn. Operator threw away.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash their hands in the 3 compartment sink multiple times. Educated employee how and were to wash their hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in the kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle of microwave and reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ribs stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags touching multiple food items in the walk in freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed all gaskets soiled at walk in freezer, walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in cooler with interior soiled in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under cook line, bathroom, dry storage area, walk in freezer and flour storage area.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags touching multiple food items in the walk in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor by the dry storage room.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee pick up dead roach with gloves and wash the gloves in the 3 compartment sink. Educated employee to remove gloves and wash hands at the handwashing sink, then put new gloves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 spatulas in standing water. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed all gaskets soiled at walk in freezer, walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in cooler with interior soiled in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under cook line, bathroom, dry storage area, walk in freezer and flour storage area.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep shelves in kitchen area and walk in cooler/freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of broccoli being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Manager placed under running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.