Tien Tien Chinese Food
9975 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025 · Permanent Food Service · License 1613640
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Administrative complaint on Oct 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink next to dry goods storage rack blocked by a wooden stool. Operator removed stool
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwash sink next to dry storage rack used to store utensils. Operator remove utensils and placed on shelf
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towel at handwash sink in employee restroom Operator replaced paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature Operator placed under standing water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed ven wall behind hot water heater broken
Earlier inspections 1
C74Routine inspection12 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Pork 44°F, Cut Lettuce 51°F in Flip top cooler Manager moved to Walk In cooler for quick chill
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink next to hot water heater blocked by a wooden stool Employee removed stool
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwash sink next to hot water heater use d to store utensils. Employee removed utensils
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed employee food in Walk In Cooler not identified and segregated from food intended for sale to the public
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed ares around Wok soiled with food debris
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee food in Walk in cooler
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.