New Chinatown
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
33
Score
New Chinatown, located at 2549 NW 54th St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 33. This inspection identified 4 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed for soiled ceiling tiles/vents and uncovered stored food, along with unnecessary items on the premises.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch his head and continuing working cook line no hand wash.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over noodles inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 120°F hot holding. Operator reheated riced to 188°F. Observed cooked chicken wings being hot held at 114°F. As per operator chicken was cooked 2 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a baby sleeping at the front counter area, sometimes carried by food employee into the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
43-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, and cut cabbage not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive amounts of personal items on front counter. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler and inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
33
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
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 chicken above raw beef inside walk in freezer. Coached operator on proper methods to store food. Cold Temperature storage paper was provided.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings being hot held at 80°F. As per operator chicken was cooked 4 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 128°F hot holding. Operator reheated riced to 172°F.. Also Observed cooked chicken wings being hot held at 80°F. As per operator chicken was cooked 4 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink at the back of store. Also observed by faucet next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a baby sleeping in a baby crib in the front counter area, sometimes carried by food employee into the kitchen.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen due to a leak. Establishment has 2 other handwashing sinks with working hot water.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer basic concentration levels for chlorine, and unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer. Coached employee on both concentration levels and thermometer calibration.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables and soiled shredder next to 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple cooked food items inside walk in freezer not dated.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, shrimp, noodles inside of walk in cooler and no date marking. Coached operator on proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside of flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers being stored on dirty rack by 3 compartment sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards used on prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle and cellphones on top of prep table in front of cook line. Also observed baby clothing hanging on rolling cart shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cashier with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler to the right of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave next to hand sink at front counter area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in disrepair at handwashing sink by entrance of kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in coolers in front of prep line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic bottles being cut to be reused for scooping rice.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers, as per operator for the soy sauce, inside dry storage room to the left of 3 compartment sink.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service items stored inside bathroom.
25-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cooked chicken, Shrimp, and cut cabbage not covered inside walk in cooler. Also an open bag of rice stored in dry storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive amounts of personal items in front counter interfering with cleaning
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler and inside walk in freezer.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables not in sanitation bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
6
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow device at mop sink located at the back of the store.
29-42-4
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test strips instead of chlorine test strips. Informed the operator. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
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. Provided correct form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil on reach in cooler handles next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed chicken no longer frozen on top of the triple sink. Personal in charge moved the chicken into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed walls and Hood system with excessive grease.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
47
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from a bottle and continued to cook without washing his hands.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit while the establishment uses chlorine.
16-32-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar and flour. The cook removed the bowls.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright refrigerator and both walk-in cooler and freezer doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The cook inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and restroom. The manager brought towels to both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
27-16-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with cooked chicken in the upright refrigerator and in a container of sugar next to the walk-in freezer. The cook removed the cups in both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on the preparation reach in cooler. The manager moved the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge does not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Inspector trained Operator how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside soy sauce container in dry storage. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 90°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiledWalk in cooler gaskets. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food container boxes stored on restroom floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf by dry storage. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator items were sitting out for approximately 1 hour operator began reheating items **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no labels
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in flour. Operator discarded scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Employees placed on hair restraints **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and containers of cooking oil on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (125F - Hot Holding) as per operator rice was prepared within the last hour operator reheated rice on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection observed cooked chicken 70F on preparation table next to cook line. As per operator chicken was pulled from cooler approximately 2 hours ago operator moved chicken to walk in freezer for rapid chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler next to fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler next to fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in storage shelf in rear of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection observed Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in storage shelf in rear of restaurant. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
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