Canton Palace Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
41
Score
Canton Palace Chinese Restaurant, located at 7980 Sw 8 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on September 2, 2025, with a score of 41. This inspection resulted in 2 critical, 1 major, and 10 minor violations. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food employees handler training missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the preparation kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at preparation kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in freezer not organized, unable to access the walk in freezer.
33-34-4
41
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in chest freezer outside of kitchen dim sum rolls in to go bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cooked chicken and noodles. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp in plastic stored above cooked egg rolls. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calculate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not calibrated due to managers knowledge of calibration. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food is kept. Observed soiled tabletop where food is prepared across cook line. Observed interior of coolers soiled at kitchen entrance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing signature and date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor where floor tiles are missing near stove.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bags on floor in prep area near kitchen exit. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer as well as both chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple cold holding equipment soiled. Observed cords and light fixtures soiled throughout kitchen. Observed vents in walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers. Observed good system soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen soiled shelves. Observed interior of coolers soiled at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of spices being reused to store cooked food in reach in coolers and in walk in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in freezer raw meats not covered for protection. Observed in walk in cooler cooked foods not stored for protection. Observed at prep top cooler raw vegetables not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area and behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles near stove area missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of walk in cooler soiled with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave next to cook line and reach in coolers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area nonabsorbent tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed ceiling tiles with stains or soiled air vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's restroom covers removed. As per operator, customers complain that the lid is on and they do not wish to touch the lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath screen of back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
11
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (72F - Cold Holding), stored at preparation area. As per operator stored at preparation area one hour before the inspection. Operator removed chicken and placed it inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored inside the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic buckets stored in front of the hand sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Employee removed chicken and placed it inside the walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor by men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
41
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
23
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food production area.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw vegetables.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most RIC soil throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice not covered inside walkin in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw duck stored next to Three compartment sink.
08B-54-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cooking area.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Served accumulation of rust throughout chest freezer kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Accumulation of old Grease throughout kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe, kitchen knife, stuck between wall and three compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe accumulation of grease throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
22
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not inverted or protected stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler, operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth towel in contact with noodles in the walk in cooler, operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored inside the standing reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays not inverted or protected on shelf located over the 3 compartment sink, operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table in the back prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath hand sink, operator removed wiping cloth from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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