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CHINATOWN WEST

Health inspection records show CHINATOWN WEST in MIAMI has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4210 SW 152 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931137

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's personal water bottle stored on the preparation plate in the kitchen.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the reach in freezer at cook line raw pork use for employees personal consumption not identified or segregated.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored in the kitchen floor.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container in the kitchen in-use scoop handle touching the sugar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the reach in freezer soiled, unit located across from the employee's bathroom. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service to go containers being reused. Instructed operator to remove all the washed SS containers that were previously used. Operator removed them on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler fried chicken wins in a plastic container not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dry wiping cloth used as liner over cut cabbage, in the reach cooler at cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large garbage container stored in front of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lid, plastic gloves, wiping cloth stored inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, salt in the kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

  • 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 pizza box stored on rice cooker at front line in kitchen.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed no seating license but observed 10 seats and 1 table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed 3 bags of onions stored on floor in back of kitchen. Coached operator to keep all foods 6 inches off the floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler near customer beverages at front counter.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked egg rolls in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper separation procedure.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container of salt stored on stove unlabeled.

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by tray of fried wings, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels replaced it during inspection.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line. Employee placed in a rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Sugar container with no label stored by 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 6/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559193

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382306

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle area of front counter upright freezer. Handle area of rice cookers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer with open bags of bbq ribs and fries in customer area by door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue build up on crispy wonton scoop. Manager sent scoop to dish area for washing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven mits stored in dish station hand wash sink. Garbage can in front of sink. Items moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(207 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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