SANG'S CHINESE FOOD

Name: SANG'S CHINESE FOOD
Address: 1925 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 331624825, US
Rating: 76.4

1925 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 331624825

License #2318345

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76.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SANG'S CHINESE FOOD in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 4, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 13 critical, 11 major, 42 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 4, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in the sugar container. Operator removed.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage room not organized.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed Chicken, vegetables and sauces stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under wok station with old food debris. Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Observed reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn by the dumping station.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[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 wings and cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler prepared 2 days ago, as per operator.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water by the rice maker. Operator removed water.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink hot water valve unable to turn on.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under fryers and oven heavily soiled with grease. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under the fryers. Operator cleaned up.
[06-06-5] Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw pork and raw beef thawing in room temperature no longer frozen in the 3 compartment sink. Operator stored in walk in cooler.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed front counter handwashing sink with slow drainage.
[35A-20-4] Dead rodent present. Observed a dead rodent on the floor under the sink in food prep preparation area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board with mold like substance. Operator discarded. Observed storage shelves in front of cookline with surface heavily grease.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple food containers cracked. Operator discarded.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers and reach in freezers not covered. Operator started to cover all items.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (58F - Cold Holding) stored by the cookline for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item back in to reach in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a box of chicken breast thawing in room temperature. Operator stored in walk in cooler. Observed duck thawing in standing water under the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed water and placed item into walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed thawing duck on the floor of the 3 compartment sink. Operator stored properly. Observed onion bag and rice bags on the floor by the exit door. Operator stored properly.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under the wok station.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under the cook line with heavy grease, walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Observed floor under dishwasher soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under the dishwasher machine. Observed 2 live roaches from the shelves at the front counter where napkins are stored.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in the kitchen with rust.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed kitchen reach in cooler door handle soiled.
[35A-01-4] Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a dog in the establishment lobby.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wooden whisk with accumulated grease. Observed dumpling steamer containers with accumulated grease residue.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with clean pans and bowls in front of it. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked shrimp stored in the walk in cooler.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings under dishwasher.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dishwasher soiled.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor in the back storage room where bottle drinks and single service items are stored. Observed approximately 5+ dead roaches under the dishwasher in the kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches by the hot water heater. Observed 1 dead roach under prep table. Observed 2 dead roaches in the lobby.

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