MIKE'S CHINA BEACH
337 47 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140 · (305)674-7001
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/2023. Owner paid the license while I was conducting the inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed PH test strips instead of chlorine test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to scoop rice.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard soiled.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license is displayed (2025)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the front and back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris and grease on the floor underneath equipments.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce containers on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and scoop in standing water at 92F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauce residue on the exterior of the fryer station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler is soiled with accumulation of old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the wall.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on the counter.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test strips instead of chlorine test strips. Owner bought one test kit.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.Observed milk for personal consumption stores inside Reach in cooler next to food that will be sold to the public without identifying.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on the side of the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauces on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon and utensils inside standing water. Water was at temperature of 74F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside refrigeration unit at the back of the kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard reused to store egg rolls.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen area. Owner moved it immediately.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall.
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee rewashed his hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above vegetables inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee cutting raw chicken that will not be use immediately. Employee started wearing gloves.
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. Owner printed the info.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sweet and sour chicken from Monday 7/7 as per operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment exterior surface. Observed accumulation of sauce residue on reach in freezer..
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard with accumulation of grease residue lining non food contact surface.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of tea on prep table. Owner moved it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with a gap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy plastic containers on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons and scoops inside standing water ( water temperature 85 F).
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on shelf under prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside refrigeration unit.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused food cardboard box to store cooked egg rolls inside the cooler..
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage not maintained completely clean and organized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Owner placed the chicken under running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Owner started working with clean utensils without washing hands first. Owner washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed proportioned raw
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and. Cooked beef inside reach in cooler without date on it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior gap underneath the doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with soy sauce on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and other utensils in standing water ( water 69 F ). Owner discarded the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food residue on the reach in freezer door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sauce residue inside reach in cooler. Owner cleaned it immediately.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused food cardboard box to store cooked egg rolls.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken wings stored directly in carry out shopping market bag in the reach in cooler located next to the cook line. Owner changed the bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice at 54 F left outside at ambient temperature. Owner placed the rice inside reach in cooler. As per owner, for approximately 1 hr.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed owner washed his hands inside the mop sink located next to the hand sink.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit, owner bought a new test kit while I was conducting the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings from Monday 7/1 as per owner with no date marking. Owner labeled the food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed some food debris on the floor underneath equipments.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sauce on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop and some other utensils inside standing water ( water temperature was 84 F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler located underneath the microwave.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in an uncovered container inside reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/2023. Owner paid the license while I was conducting the inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed owner washed his hands inside mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some dirty utensils inside the hand sink. Owner moved them.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe$ some debris inside reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused cardboard boxes to store food inside refrigeration units
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container without lid.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food cooked from 7/12 without date marking ( egg rolls ).
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour box on the storage floor. Employee moved it off of the floor immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons inside water with water temperature of 89 F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed vertical freezer with old food residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused cardboard reused to store food inside.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside food containers without lids to cover the good.
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