China Beach / Wok on the Beach
3919 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331883
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 27 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-43
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
33 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken above dark sauce and soy sauce inside the reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed carry out market plastic bags to store wanton. Inside the reach in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed establishment operating with an expired license.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Missing date for cooked chicken inside reach in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed hand sink at the front line used to discard leftover.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic27
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed panko, salt, chicken base powder in a food containers without protection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed steam table with food items next to the hand sink at the front line used, exposed to splash.
Food stored on floor.
Observed vinegar container on the floor.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop handle touching the raw rice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Repeat violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed in fryer handle.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed to scoop corn starch.
Repeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed broken and missing sliding doors for reach in freezer located in the kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Used to cover shelf.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed lid container broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in reach in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave soiled .
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed old debris inside reach in cooler in the kitchen .
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed some silverware with food contact upright at the front shelf.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed to go food pails box on the floor.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.
Mop sink not properly installed.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed cracked tiles throughout the establishment.
Repeat violation
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed cracks on the ceiling and wall beams on the second floor. Also observed a hole in the ceiling in the second floor at the dry storage shelves.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.