P F CHANGS
8888 SW 136 ST UNIT 100, Miami FL 33176 · 2342338
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 154F). Operator reset dish machine for final temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 160F).
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 154F). Operator reset dish machine for final temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 160F).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator inverted buckets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Along cook line.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor on cook line, dish and bar areas.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell not completely on by rice cookers, operator turned on water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled under prep table in back area.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over chopped garlic and ginger at prep line. Operator relocated eggs
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee training for Charles and Aylah
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen with cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors at end of cook line in disrepair. Left door broken off hinges, right door unable to close
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in cleaning storage room and at bar area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored inside containers of corn and potato starch with handle in contact with products.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old salmon label on container of ribs inside walk in cooler. Operator removed label.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing inside standing water in prep sink. Operator turned on water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled under prep table in back area
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty plastic bottles, and plastic bags around the dumpster area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed the outside of the dumpster with heavy soiled and had a bad smell.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in prep area without light shield
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in dry storage area near dish area, operator labeled the container.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards, located at cooking line.
Reach-in Freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at the cooking line.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Operator placed paper towel.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted. Operator removed them and placed them correctly.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0 ppm. Discussed with operator the proper methods of sanitation. Operator set up the three compartment sink, QUA 300 ppm.
Observed Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at back kitchen.
Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Observed drawer Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at the cooking line.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at the cooking line.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face, then touched his apron, and touched clean plate to serve rice. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods to hand washing hands..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, located at preparation area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking without hair restraint. Employee put hair restraint.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken light shield, located by steam station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line, near wok station.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located by steam table station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container stored on top of cook line table no inverted. Operator moved them and placed it correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour inside without label, located at back kitchen, near preparation area.
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From inspection on 2017-03-24: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-24: - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-24
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.