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P. F. CHANG'S

901 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33130 · 305-358-0732

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats240
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331197
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime kitchen can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
Basic/36-73-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Cutting boards edge. All kitchen cutting boards.
Basic/14-06-4
The state's own report →
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in drawers under flat grill with an internal temperature of 48F. Products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Observed RIC in disrepair. Per Chef, has been requested for maintenance. Not being used at this time. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board at warewashing area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board at warewashing area. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in cooler that hold protein products.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in cooler that hold protein products. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to WIC.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to WIC. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line. Time Extended
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate9 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 bar cup machine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked shrimp and lobster dumplings (50F - Cold Holding) and Cooked squash dumplings (50F - Cold Holding) at cooling drawers under flat grill. As per chef, less than two hours. Products were moved to another unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board spiked at warewashing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen with a temperature of 75F. Tested for a total of 5 minutes.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in drawers under flat grill with an internal temperature of 48F. Products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Baer ed posted license from October 1, 2023. Current was posted during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board at warewashing area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gasket in disrepair across from fryer at cook line and cool holding drawer not fully closing under flat grill.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in cooler that hold protein products.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to WIC.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler drawers a room cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed ground cooked chicken not covered at walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line connected to hand washing sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
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 to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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 some employee training expired 2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Basic/51-13-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones.
Basic/40-06-5
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front counter alcohol bar. Sink blocked with trash can. Employee moved trash can from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line at wok station. Cloth used to wipe out water from wok prior to adding oil and cooking, then stored on food contact surface make bar at wok station. Chef placed soiled cloth in linen bucket.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator printed and staff signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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.