CHINA GOURMET
14767 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside bag of rice. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust above cook line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven next to cook line soiled Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled and white chest freezer gaskets soiled
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw chicken wings stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over cooked noodles and cut cabbage inside flip top cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 chicken stored over raw shrimp inside walk in freezer on speed rack. Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed all manager certificates expired 2/10/2025 for Jinyu H, Shuhua W, Lin F.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 all manager certificates expired 2/10/2025 for Jinyu H, Shuhua W, Lin F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside rice at dry storage area. Operator removed bowl and placed scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up containers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep area. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornstarch not labeled in dry storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs and raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles and shredded cabbage at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 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 non commercially packaged raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw beef inside walk in freezer
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in restroom. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 54°F, located at cooking line. During the inspection the operator removed all the RTE food, and placed them inside the walk in cooler.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engage in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - 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 her apron and then touching clean kitchen equipment and to go containers without washing her hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding)stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Operator removed item and placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartment sink.
- 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 breaded cooked chicken prepared 2 days before the inspection, stored inside the walk in cooler without the date marked. Operator placed the date label. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, throughout establishment.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, and car keys stored above preparation table, located at cooking line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen areas.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, located at three compartments sink shelves.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice, sugar, and flour with no labels, located at cooking line.
- 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. Discussed with operator, and provided printed handout. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Discussed with operator, and provided printed forms. Operator, and employees signed forms. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).