CAFE WONG
Food safety records indicate CAFE WONG in MIAMI has 5 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
9641 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13578504
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905288
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container without handles being used to dispense rice. Manager discarded container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris behind front counter and cook line. Warning
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook Line. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks inside 3 compartment sink , manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area including walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with Soy sauce being stored on the floor next to frying station. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior and exterior soiled,with grease and food debris. Next to reach in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on reach in cooler/ freezers soiled with grease in preparation area. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda bottle inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food debris behind front counter and cook line. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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 uncovered chicken next to raw uncovered pork. Manager removed, covered , and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Manager removed and stored inside3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled on top 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 5/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787851
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across from oven. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks across from 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn next to preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind prep station. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles, manager removed, washed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white container with baking powder not covered on top metal dry storage rack. Manager covered properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach freezers door handles soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
- 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food inside chest freezer next to frying station, manager discarded food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gaskets torn next to preparation table in kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath shelves at walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains and box cabbage being stored inside walk in cooler . Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer with ice build up next to entrance kitchen door .
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of chest freezer and preparation cooler soiled with dark substance. Next to cook line and kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef being stored over unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of sauce bottles soiled food debris at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of maximum chlorine sanitatizer concentration. Coached operator on proper chlorine concentration. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448213
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in use At kitchen floor.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen cardboard used to line shelves.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezers lids rusted.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor. Manager stored food buckets on crates six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen, frozen raw shrimp, and frozen pork stored in thank you bags.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice inside walk in cooler according to manager prepared yesterday, no date labeled.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 693-0888
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(233 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
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✓ Restaurant
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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