CHINATOWN WEST

Name: CHINATOWN WEST
Address: 4210 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33185, US
Rating: 39.4

4210 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33185

License #2327807

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39.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

July 20, 2026 · 20 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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CHINATOWN WEST in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 39.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 53 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of mixer soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg rolls stored in bread bags at reach in freezer.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed inside display cooler at customer area. Employee removed item.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit inside 3 compartment sink.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked beef at walk in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line.
[14-52-4] Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed storage racks at walk in freezer are not designed to clean underneath.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor across from dish area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken wings with no hair restraint.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[12A-18-4] Cook dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of mixer soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg rolls stored in bread bags at reach in freezer.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray of cooked chicken wings stored in front of hand sink at cook line. Observed garbage cans blocking hand sink at dish area.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed inside display cooler at customer area. Employee removed item.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of thermometer calibration temperature.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
[52-12-4] Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Observed container of MSG at cook line and 2 6lb containers on shelf at dry storage area. Menu states that establishment does not utilize MSG.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit inside 3 compartment sink.
[14-52-4] Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed storage racks at walk in freezer are not designed to clean underneath.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at cook line.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (88F-104 - Cooling) at room temperature on rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per employee, product prepared more than 2 hours prior. Observed garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at dish area.
[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 pork at walk in cooler. As per employee, product prepared on previous days.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature more than 4 hours prior. Observed cooked sliced pork (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, products placed inside unit on previous night.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed raw shell eggs and house packaged sauces inside sliding door reach in cooler located at customer area. Observed bags of raw beef kebabs and cooked pork inside chest freezer at customer area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp and cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employee.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken wings with no hair restraint.
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.

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