China Gourmet
14767 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334457
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 Jul 22 routine inspection6 high priority (5 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 basic (2 repeats)-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw beef stored over sweet plantains inside walk in freezer, all products removed from original container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw steak and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on speed rack inside walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed cut cabbage stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed hose bibb with hose attached underneath steam table missing vacuum breaker.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed can of WD-40 stored next to soy sauce on dry storage rack. Operator removed can.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed bucket of soy sauce stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lining shelves under prep tables with various sauces stored on top.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Observed drill stored above sauces on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed drill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.