GAR SING RESTAURANT
14515 SW 42ND ST, MIAMI, FL 33175
License #2332811
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GAR SING RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.2 out of 100 β an F grade β a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 54 total violations β 6 critical, 9 major, 39 minor.
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The latest inspection on June 24, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink soiled with grease residue.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door soiled with debris.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cuttings boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at all reach in coolers , walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of soybeans sauce stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator that copy of the last inspection needs to be available.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease and debris the top and bottom of prep tables, between kitchen equipments.
- [14-52-4] Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed food items blocking the front of racks in the walk-in cooler and freezer, which obstructs the ability to clean under the shelves.
- [33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed all storage areas not maintained clean and organized and keep full of unnecessary equipment located under prep tables and storage areas.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a Metamucil container on top of prep table.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top of prep table soiled with grease residue.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surfaces rust below all prep tables.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser on top of prep tables. Operator removed.
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