PING HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT
5315 NW 36TH ST, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 305-871-6144
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside Walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ 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
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw whole fish stored onions. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. Operator moved the raw whole fish to another shelf in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table by the cook line: bean sprouts (52F - Cold Holding), as per operator, placed on the table 30 minutes before the inspection. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control with the operator and the proper procedures. Operator placed the bean sprouts inside the walk in cooler. Operator decided to keep the food under temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored inside hand the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the cookline, prep tables, underneath the dishwasher.
Ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer inside kitchen.
Kitchen area not maintained clean and organized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area by the dishwasher and in front of the cook line, with food debris, dirt, or dust with stacks of cardboard boxes.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. By the three compartment sink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cookline : seasonings and sauces stored in can oyster sauce cans.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through the kitchen, especially by the dishwasher
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over noodles inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored both items as per safety protocols.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (50 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator rice has been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed rice inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white stand reach in freezer inside kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled by kitchen back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator placed towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed noodles stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen back door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food according safety storage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside Walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler door handles in front of cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over cucumbers box inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored chicken correctly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table in kitchen. Operator removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave under prep table by deep fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in front of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside Walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork and honey chicken containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy sauce unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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 touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs outside in the Kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator chicken has been outside for 1 hour. Operator removed chicken to Walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hat for employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham container uncovered inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator covered container.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly in order to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn in front of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside container by kitchen back door. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt container under prep table inside kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and honey chicken containers not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers.
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