CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH

Name: CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH
Address: 3919 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 23.7

3919 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2331883

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

23.7 Grade F / 100

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April 16, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

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CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 23.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 135 total violations — 16 critical, 13 major, 106 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. The dumpster is common for some locations.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the cooler located underneath the service window.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables directly stored inside plastic shopping bags inside vertical cooler located in front of the dishwasher machine. Owner moved the vegetables to a food container.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken from yesterday morning 4/15 by 11:30 am with no date marking .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl being used as a scoop inside the corn starch container.
[36-32-5] 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.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach under the prep counter near reach in cooler and ode dead roach in the second floor storage.
[33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster over flowing.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an employees open container at the front counter.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating watermelon in the kitchen.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil, bag of sugar, and a bucket of sauce found on the floor.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and around dumpster.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive amount of ice buildup up in the reach in freezers, one located downstairs and the two upstairs on the second floor.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the raw beef inside the reach in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield in the kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not connected to water line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the door gaskets of reach in coolers and the hood filters above the stove.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside the reach in cooler at prep table.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the inside of reach in coolers soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside the reach on coolers.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area in the second floor unorganized and in disarray.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the fan soiled and rusted inside the standing reach cooler in the kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the container of corn starch not labeled. Operator labeled the containers.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee was eating, then proceeded to serve rice without washing his hands.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bottle of soy sauce and cooking oils stored on a dirty shelve next to dirty tools.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil for scooping inside standing dirty water at front area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce inside a non food grade bag inside the reach in at the front. Operator discarded.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct. 1, 2025.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live reach under the prep counter near reach in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on top food counter in front area. The bottle was placed u see the sink.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to provided the correct information when asked about the BIG 6 illnesses.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not provide a thermometer when asked.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop corn starch , sugar .
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling and roof loading beams with deep cracks at 2nd floor
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to dry food items in kitchen shelf.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet to open the cold running water line at the hand sink located at the front line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed stored on the kitchen floor: sugar bag, onion bag , cooking oil in plastic containers, sauce in plastic containers.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed big cracks on the walls at 2nd floor.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside standing water. Water was discarded.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food residue inside small oven in the kitchen .
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food residue on shelf underneath prep table.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink improperly installed in the back.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, forks and knives with food contact surface up in a shelf cabinet underneath service window.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside standing water.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the kitchen hand sink .
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for food in plastic container ( corn starch as per owner) . Owner placed the name on the container.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person in charge touching dirty surface , then gloves on and started cooking food. Person washed his hands .
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand sink at the front. Owner moved the trash container to guarantee access.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-26-1] 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. Owner explained the new employee and employee signed.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed missing date for brown rice in plastic containers inside cooler at the front counter.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop corn starch .
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling and roof loading beams with deep cracks at 2nd floor
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris around and underneath the reach in freezer located underneath the stairs.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag stored on the kitchen floor. Owner moved it immediately.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed big cracks on the walls at 2nd floor.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water. Owner discarded the water scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets located in front of the cook line.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink improperly installed and in disrepair.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris and food residue inside reach in cooler .
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage completely disorganized.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons and forks stored with food contact surface up.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink located next to the dishwasher machine.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch in plastic bin without label.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to rinse vegetables in a tray.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling and roof loading beams with deep cracks at 2nd floor
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned containers at cook line not inverted. Operator inverted.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed at cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic forks and 1 case of bottles of water stored on the floor. Operator removed.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed big cracks on the walls at 2nd floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching raw chicken and raw beef. Operator removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Operator placed new sign.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
[25-09-4] Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service fork, knives and spoons not protected at customers side of the counter.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at front counter. Operator hung up the mop.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation cooler. Operator removed.
[14-17-4] shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to reach in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over dressing at reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (60F - Cold Holding) in cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee washed hands correctly in the hand sink.
[11-26-1] 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 Osemaine hired less than 60 days with no proof of health agreement. Employee signed health reporting agreement.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles at reach in cooler not date marked.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to scoop corn starch
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic sauce containers , plastic bottles of water and plastic tea bottles on the floor.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside standing water at the front line.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the front hand sink station.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water connection for the mop sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets .
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water on the bottom of the reach in cooler located underneath the service window.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed mop sink connection in disrepair with water draining onto the floor.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label for food stored in plastic container ( corn starch ). Operator discarded the containers.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed owner touching his cloth and then, put glove on and started working with food .
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping carry out market bags used to stored vegetables .
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above produce inside reach in cooler . Owner inverted the storage order.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.