Sichuan Fish Restaurant Sichuan Cuisine

1242 NE 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320990

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Aug102026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitAug 10, 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.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.
  See stop sale. Observed rice (45°F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, produce prepared on previous day. Discussed proper cooling methods and parameters with manager.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  Observed rice (45°F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, produce prepared on previous day. Discussed proper cooling methods and parameters with manager.
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  Observed containers of cooked pork and vegetables at walk in cooler. As per manager, product prepared and frozen on 7-28. Discussed proper tracking requirements with manager.
- Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  Observed employee named menette started 1 week ago with no knowledge of their responsibility. Employee signed during the inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener soiled on the prep table.
Basic5
- 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 touching rice inside container at dry storage area. Manager removed item.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of old food debris.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed pipes along food line soiled with grease.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed container of single service plates stored in floor at storage room.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Observed back exit door open during inspection. Employee closed door.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug102026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Follow-up, Jun 3, 2026More time given
  Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
  Follow-up, Jun 4, 2026More time given
  Still observed
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.