O'RICE CHINESE RESTAURANT
4530 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33055
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the kitchen floor, 1 live roach on the wall behind the metal tube under hand sink located by the three compartment sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over cooked chicken located inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in the same container, also raw chicken over raw shrimp, in reach in freezer.
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 the poster to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the time as a public health control to operator.
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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 ribs with no date marked in reach in cooler, as per operator was prepared from more than 24 hours.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, located on preparation table.
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork 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 cooked chicken wings (122F - Hot Holding) on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes storage on hand sink. Operator removed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, operator set up the sanitaizer bucket with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels underneath of the eggs rolls container, operator removed it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach cooler, operator properly stored it.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed it.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the kitchen floor, 1 live roach on the wall behind the metal tube under hand sink located by the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprout (67F - Cold Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed the food items in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on kitchen floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs roll (51F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator moved the food items inside reach in cooler.
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.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Feb 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over sprouts, inside double door reach in cooler located at the the front line. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sprouts, eggs rolls, with not time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Sprouts, eggs rolls, with not time marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dirty dishes inside hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping inside chlorine sanitation solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed duck stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (76°F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler.
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 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, to operator. Operator printed out and posted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty pots inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
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. Emails food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses to operator, operator printed out the form and employees signed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees fish inside reach in freezer mixed with customer food, with not properly identified and segregated. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw chicken on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.