Chung Wah Chinese Food
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
An inspection was conducted at Chung Wah Chinese Food, located at 190 NE 119 St, Miami, FL. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 70, with one major and five minor violations. Previous inspections have also indicated moderate risk levels.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris inside hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with rice and flour soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: On 9/4/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with rice and flour soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: On 9/4/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: On 9/4/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with rice and flour soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. In kitchen area.
33-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerator handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system greasy. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of the preparation table table.
21-12-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour bucket. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on fryer door and handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen egg rolls not covered inside reach in freezer. PIC covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind cooking equipments.
36-27-5
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with rice, sugar, salt and flour all soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
16-07-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood soiled
36-63-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. In kitchen area.
33-17-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall by cooking equipments. Observed mold like on wall by triple sink.
36-27-5
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on hood
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside. Advised manager, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Sep 30, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled
22-16-4
86
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