NEW CHINATOWN
2549 Northwest 54th Street
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil on reach in cooler handles next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed chicken no longer frozen on top of the triple sink. Personal in charge moved the chicken into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed walls and Hood system with excessive grease.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in coolers.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow device at mop sink located at the back of the store.
- 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. Poster was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 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 ph test strips instead of chlorine test strips. Informed the operator. 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. Provided correct form to operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar and flour. The cook removed the bowls.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright refrigerator and both walk-in cooler and freezer doors.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a cutting board.
- 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 of sugar. The cook inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from a bottle and continued to cook without washing his hands.
- 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 a quaternary test kit while the establishment uses chlorine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large containers of oil on the dining room floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and 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. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a plastic container with raw shrimp over broccoli in the walk-in cooler.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and back room. The chef brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with cooked chicken in the upright refrigerator and in a container of sugar next to the walk-in freezer. The cook removed the cups in both containers. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on the preparation reach in cooler. The manager moved the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and restroom. The manager brought towels to both locations. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside soy sauce container in dry storage. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hat. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by front counter. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 90°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiledWalk in cooler gaskets. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food container boxes stored on restroom floor.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf by dry storage. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge does not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Inspector trained Operator how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).