China Cafe Restaurant
4174 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324503
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 11 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 15, 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.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw prep chicken breast on top cooked maduros inside domestic cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled at prep area. Manager labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed cooked pork ribs inside walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered stored food during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed in use tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed, washed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed metal bowl being used to dispense rice in dry storage area. Manager removed and replaced bowl with scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at storage area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed top teach in cooler soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed to go Connor inverted at cook line. Manager inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at front counter area .
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed Fl,or inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.