YGF MALATANG
2430 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 786-235-857
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 51 points better than where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cut tomatoes with bare hand.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023029841 | Apr 25, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | $1,600 |
| 2--2023011548 | Feb 23, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2019019656 | Apr 4, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $520 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cases of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Elevated during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored to dry.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf above triple sink. Removed during inspection.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee apply soap and washed hands correctly.
Containers of mushrooms stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line garlic and oil (91F- hot holding). Reheated to 190F.
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. Observed no proof of training for Elier C. employed more than 60 days.
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 Chang Z. and Zhu Z. expired 6/17/2024.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 0ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold growth in pots of fat stored in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pork cooked 11/07/24 not date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (41-45F - Cold Holding). per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item was packed above line. PIC Placed item in low boy to rapid cool. Second temperature 43F at 3:46.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line garlic and oil (91F- hot holding). Reheated to 190F.
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. Observed no proof of training for Elier C. employed more than 60 days.
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 Chang Z. and Zhu Z. expired 6/17/2024.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: - no handle cup used to portion flour below table next to side door in kitchen. PIC removed cup. - no handle cup used to portion rice in rice cooker on table next to side door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store dumplings in walk-in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low bow cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 0ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store dumplings in walk-in freezer.
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 stored over noodles in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (44-45F - Cooling). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (44-45F - Cooling). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked brisket prepared 24 hours not date marked.
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 expired Food Handler Certificate for Zhu Yu Zhao.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table next to passage way exit door in kitchen. Employee removed.
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 stored in floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low bow cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp and brisket thawed at room temperature on shelf next to cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table behind cook line.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cut tomatoes with bare hand.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles stored in non food grade bag. PIC removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork stored next to raw pork in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pork bone (44-47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); pre cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pork bone (44-47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); pre cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
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. Form sent to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Employee replaced soap.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory given to operator. Operator posted advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut of brisket prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bucket containing meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler. -Observed pieces of wrapped meats stored on floor in walk-in freezer. PIC removed.
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 stored in vinegar and water solution. PIC removed scoop from solution.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed Soiled dry wiping cloth used to clean prep table. PIC removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 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 machine chlorine at 0ppm. Three compartment sink set up. Reading 50ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk-in Freezer Observed meat stored in non food grade bags in walk-in freezer.
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. Walk-in Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Chicken not commercially packaged.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test strips used to check sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Observed hand wash sink used to defrost bowl of shrimp. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Throughout establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in kitchen. Employee replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen- above prep table across from front counter door. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of rice paper. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Kitchen Observed: Soybean oil stored on floor in front hand wash station. Bucket of meat stored on floor in front walk-in cooler. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Kitchen- Hand wash sink Observed shrimp being thawed in still water. Employee removed shrimp from water.
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