CHIFA DU KANG CHINESE RESTAURANT
9899 SW 40 ST STE-A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed duck in standing water inside of the three compartment sink.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete by walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed vegetables, shrimp.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside raw chicken container inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted at cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand washing sink next to mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen entrance.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking no hand washing prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator requested time as a public health written procedures as it only last for 2 hours maximum. Repeat Violation
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached operator on correct hot holding temperatures.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator moved inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on correct temperature.
- 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 noodles inside walk in cooler no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 employees Ruben Gonzalez and Esteban Quitano both expired on 03-17-2024. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining preparation counter and on microwave at cook line. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler and dry storage room.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with old food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean cooking utensils stored in drawer soiled with old food debris at cook line. Operator took utensils to warehouse washing area and began removing debris from drawer.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing. Observed cove molding missing behind standing reach in cooler at preparation area and underneath 3 compartment sink.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stacked in storage shelf at preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cutting boards at 3 compartment sink, no sanitizing step. Discussed with operator manual ware washing procedures. Provided Manual washing procedures hand out to operator via email.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed on storage shelf near hallway leading to bathrooms.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (54F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) inside sliding door reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, products were left out at room temperature for less than 30 minutes. Repeat Violation
- 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 pork at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 training certificate for Reuben expired. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler. Also observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across from cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at storage area. Also observed wall at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over wontons at standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (64F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at warehouse washing area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line and ware washing areas. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 training certificate expired for Ruben.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in sugar in preparation area. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ceiling near preparation tables. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container vinegar and vegetable oil stored on floor. Warning
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottles containing water in soda stored in ice machine. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at preparation table. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating near preparation table at kitchen. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles near ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over preparation table at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed brown rice (99F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager item, was prepared 3 hours prior. Manager to product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at preparation area. As per manager less than one hour. Employee took item to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed employee beverages stored inside ice machine at kitchen. Manager removed items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager been there for two hours.Manager took item to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of food coloring not labeled at kitchen cook line. Warning
- 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 container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).