WAH HEN RESTAURANT
9160 NW 122 ST 31&32, Hialeah Gardens FL 33018 · 305-558-7300
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
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 solutions of 0 ppm, operator replaced the empty chlorine bucket.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over red/green peppers, in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (76F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (104F - Hot Holding),in kitchen area for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated 165°F or above.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed fried rice (50/48F - Cooling); honey chicken (68/60F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, operator uncovered it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried rice, honey chicken was cooked from more than 24 hours, as per operator, with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed clean pots stored in customer restrooms. Operator removed it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open bottle. Instructed operator regarding contamination.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler, instructed operator regarding the segregation. Operator removed it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers on walk in freezer floor, oil container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored at cook line outside of the cooler observed beans sprouts (70 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Operator transferred food back to the cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over the chest freezer at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, along the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate15 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. DW sanitizer 0ppm.
In the walk in cooler Raw beef stored in Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored at cook line outside of the cooler observed beans sprouts (70 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Operator transferred food back to the cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as liner under the steam table and also under the preparation table at cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn. Reach in cooler located by the fryers at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over the chest freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled, sink located in the kitchen. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Reach in cooler located by the fryers at cook line. Observed soil buildup under the preparation tables all along the cook line. Observed standing fan located in the kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, unit located at cook line by the fryers.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, cooked bread chicken, cooked noodles stored in the ranch in cooler at cook line not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, along the kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed reach in cooler motor inside the unit dripping, unit located at cook line by the fryers.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in freezer raw pork in direct contact with thank you bags.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees preparing food at cook line with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, reach in cooler located at cook line by the fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled, cooler located by the fryers at cook line. Observed a small storage table at cook line with heavy grease and dirt buildup.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed a small storage table at cook line with the original plastic wrap.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in freezer raw pork in direct contact with thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler located at cook line observed raw eggs stored over washed green peppers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jinhong zhang.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled, cooler located at cook line by the fryers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bag, cell phone stored on food storage shelves at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees preparing food at cook line with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, reach in cooler located at cook line by the fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled, cooler located by the fryers at cook line. Observed a small storage table at cook line with heavy grease and dirt buildup.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed a small storage table at cook line with the original plastic wrap.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled, prep cooler located at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave located on storage shelves at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler interior soiled, prep cooler located at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Four door cooler located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. All over the prep tables at cook line.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 chlorine sanitizer at DW machine at 0 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet and sour cooked pork and raw pork store in direct contact with Nonfood-grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw carrots.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed cooked rice (70 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (59F - Cold Holding), as per employee taken outside less than 4 hours ago. Employee placed food items back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed and provided big six illnesses to operator.
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 forms to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at front counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled, prep cooler located at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed coconut shrimp box, pork spare ribs box stored in the walk in freezer floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave located on storage shelves at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler interior soiled, prep cooler located at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Four door cooler located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. All over the prep tables at cook line.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer: raw beef stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area inside the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler. Discussed with the operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in freezer, blood splattered in the walls. Kitchen walls soiled. Throughout the kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with pork and shrimp stored at reach in cooler located across from cook line. Operator removed food from thank you bags.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee perform different tasks without changing gloved. Instructed employee on proper procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and placed new gloves on.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day. Observed noodles (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day. Observed noodles (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator cooked on previous day.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Operator replenished hand soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored at walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator prepared on previous day.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled located across from cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling right above preparation area at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair from the inside, locate across from cook line. Observed gasket in reach cooler in disrepair locate across from cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on the floor below handsink next to 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler. Observed cardboard with vegetables stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipments at kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler located across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork stored at reach in cooler across from cook line not covered.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed cooking pots in poor condition located at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line in the kitchen.
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