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Licensee
Name: CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT License Number: SEA2324503
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 4174 E 4 AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33013

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 08/28/2019 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
23-15-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Time Extended**
23-16-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser. **Time Extended**
14-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Uncooked Rice dispenser located near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Uncooked Rice dispenser located near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Located cook line area. **Time Extended**
23-25-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Time Extended**
14-05-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Admin Complaint**
36-57-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Time Extended**
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Admin Complaint**
36-41-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Time Extended**
23-20-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Time Extended**
23-19-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Time Extended**
14-13-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed prep table rusted shelf under preparation table located kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed prep table rusted shelf under preparation table located kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-68-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended**
10-12-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Admin Complaint**
23-05-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic container with flour, rice. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic container with flour, rice. **Admin Complaint**
23-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Time Extended**
36-02-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
23-10-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Time Extended**
14-41-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-26-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**
14-06-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Located near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Located near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
03B-02-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked chicken (110°F - Hot Holding). Ask per operator food was made less than 4 hours. Observed operator placed food item onto stove to reheat to 165°f. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed cooked chicken (115°F - Hot Holding). cooked rice (86°F - Hot Holding).**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (63°F - Cold Holding) on top side of make table, less than 4 hours. as per operator. Operator transferred to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed sprouts (79°F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (52°F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (56°F - Cold Holding) shell eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hours on top side of make table and inside reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cook line area. **Time Extended**
22-26-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-6    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Admin Complaint**
22-05-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Admin Complaint**
31A-03-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed plastic container. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed plastic container. **Admin Complaint**
22-28-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed 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**
14-77-6    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-08-28: Observed Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
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