New Chinatown Restaurant, 5950 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW CHINATOWN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5950 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143-5128
License #: 2317693
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Poultry cases on floor.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on hot tea machine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Won ton meat filler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Poultry over cut and washed vegetables.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Poultry over beef (both raw).
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornish hen 74°f. (Air drying).
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen and restroom.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cornish hen (air drying). 74°f.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used on cook line sauce.j
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employee eating by cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In some areas of kitchen.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Where mustard sauce are located.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Top of dishwasher machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roll container . Not date marked.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. At bar
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Some units.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee's bathroom.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BACK
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on premises by cooking area.
  • Critical - Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ALL COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BACK
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. AT STORAGE ROOM.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE
9/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical - Observed 10 dead roaches on premises. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated inside wi coolers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (5).
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WI FREEZER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE USED FOR COOKING, LESS THAN 2 HOURS
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands.(DISHWASHING AREA)
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw poultry over raw fish
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. by dish machine
10/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp next to tofu
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. by dish machine
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. operator instructed to update training
8/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.throughout restaurant.especially entire walkin and dry storageroom:walls,floor,shelving . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.observed approx 20 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 2 live roaches under cookling equipment.
  • Physical facilities not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.comet.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Repeat Violation.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.REPEAT VIOLATION
  • 4 OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN HOLDING UNIT/DRY STORAGE AREA.REPEAT VIOLATION
  • 7 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON KITCHEN FLOOR.REPEAT VIOLATION
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline cooler 2. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef,chix in freezer . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen :shelves,between stainless tables and units.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.walkin.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.HWS backdoor,ladiesroom . .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.empl.restroom .
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.empl.restroom
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.approximately 15 lg&sm roaches observed in equipment storageroom
  • Physical facilities not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.storage room,coolers,etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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