SICHUAN FISH RESTAURANT SICHUAN CUISINE
1242 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH 33162
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door entrance in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed walk in cooler door entrance in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed license renewal papers paid by echeck. Confirmation number is 248702154. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: 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. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door entrance in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed walk in cooler door entrance in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed license renewal papers paid by echeck. Confirmation number is 248702154. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and microwave door handle soiled. **Warning**
- 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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 46F. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting board in the kitchen with many cut marks. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door entrance in disrepair. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed 2 cutting boards with wet cloths under. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths around the kitchen not stored inside the sanitation bucket. **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under cookline, 3 compartment sink, walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); pork soup (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); pork soup (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen with old food debris. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge named Xinwei He with manager certification. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen hand washing sink. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filter with accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filter with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used as a cover for the fried rice in the walk in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 walk in cooler ambient temperature at 48F.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil broccoli rice potatoes pork Observed broccoli, rice and potatoes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed a package of pork stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 3 spoons stored in a dirty cup in the prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water by the rice maker.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulation of dust. Observed hood filter with accumulation of grease.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in front of the cook line.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over raw beef in the walk in freezer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled.
- 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. By the fish tank.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By he fish tank.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).