CHINA GOURMET
14767 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).