NIVEL LATINO PA' Q TE CUENTO / MIAMI LAKES CHINESE RESTAURANT
16780 NW 67 AVE, Hialeah FL 33015
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025 · 12 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JUL 24
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JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the cook line floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025056086 | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All throughout the kitchen. Also observed hole above ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen.
Jul 26, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All throughout the kitchen. Also observed hole above ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen.
Jul 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried rice (58/59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
Dishmachine chlorine 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying above preparation area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches inside carton box located underneath of preparation table. Also observed 2 live roaches crawling on kitchen floor.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from the drain floor located by the dishwasher machine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice (58/59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table, cutting board, grilled soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All throughout the kitchen. Also observed hole above ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor. Operator cleaned it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All thoughtout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled, exterior of food containers soiled.
Objectionable odors in kitchen/ dishwasher area of the establishment.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing faucet handles on hand sink, next to dishwasher machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups box on the floor.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly, located on dishwasher machine area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On hand sink located next to dishwasher machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lids cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled, exterior of rice storage container, filter soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed polled eggs over greens onions on open reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lids cover.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on walk in freezer floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled, exterior of rice storage container, filter soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice, cooked chicken no cover in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar msg container with no label.
Aug 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Ice machine lid cover, walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F, in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall above preparation table where the cook rice equipment are located.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed dishes without sanitizer step. Instructed operator regarding the dishwasher procedure.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Ice machine lid cover, walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F, in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water, cases of chicken, cases of raw shell eggs on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall above preparation table where the cook rice equipment are located.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment sink, hand sink, exterior of food storage container soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar,flour without labels.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all kitchen wall soiled.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation with 00 ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the cook line floor.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed carton of shells eggs at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (70°F - Cold Holding); inside reach cooler, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent on top of preparation table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with detergent with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on the cook line floor. One dead roach by the hand sink, operator cleaned it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher machine exterior soiled, all hand sink soiled, exterior oven soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all kitchen wall soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple unused equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. For less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (55°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (88°F - Hot Holding); fried rice (112°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink located by dishwasher machine. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Jorge, Aida, Sandra.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant without label.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple unused equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by dishwasher machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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