Southern Long Gong Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
45
Score
Southern Long Gong Restaurant Llc, located at 11920 Sw 8 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container inside walk in cooler. Operator separated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked breaded chicken inside reach in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing pot in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed thinly sliced pork uncovered stored inside reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on both units at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind water heater at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at kitchen area. Operator placed at 6 inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar and salt container. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
45
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at dry storage. **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board heavily soiled with mold like substance across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board heavily soiled with mold like substance across cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled at dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled at dry storage. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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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 stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at dry storage. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach under cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 20 roach dropping inside box with assorted cooking spices at dry storage. Observed approximately 15 roach droppings on shelves at dry storage. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board heavily soiled with mold like substance across cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole behind water hater. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has accumulation of grease under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches next to oven at cook line. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches next to freezer at dry storage. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under cook line. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside reach in cooler used as storage across exit door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled at dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with msg. Observed bowl inside container with sugar Observed bowl inside container with salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets heavily soiled at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knives stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Operator removed the knives and placed on washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
39
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
35
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
33
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
17
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution at 200 plus ppm. Operator added more water and last reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator for 2 hrs inside reach in cooler at cook line. Also cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator moved the product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cut raw chicken stored on nonfood container. Operator removed food from container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw food stored on nonfood bags in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Operator call Auto Chlor company to verify the machine. Technician showed up and started fixing the machine. Operator set up three compartment sink. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in second hand wash sink at ladies and men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in second hand wash sink at ladies and men's restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and honey chicken inside reach in cooler at cook line prepared the previous day without date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside potato starch bag. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler, walk in cooler, and reach in freezer handles soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed at dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area, also observed a hole in one ceiling tile near dishwasher area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on white chest freezer at storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in screen door at the back of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris under storage shelves.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw rice bucket stored on kitchen floor. Also sauce in a bucket stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind water heater.
36-24-5
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 scoop handle inside rice container.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 85F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed dry wiping cloth under cutting board on preparation table croo kitchen exit door.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the kitchen door entrance. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also inside walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored marinated pork not covered inside reach in cooler across kitchen exit door. Also stored raw pork and raw chicken not covered inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar, MSG, oil, food coloring and vinegar not labeled with common name at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
6
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) manager moved to reach in cooler bottom part at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards throughout kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on hand wash sink in front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on women handicapped bathroom. Also on hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork (frozen) stored on prep table. Manager moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease accumulation in hoods in kitchen area.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. Also in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container in kitchen area, manager removed during inspection. Also a metal can inside of rice and salt containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler and 2 doors unit in kitchen area. Also walk in cooler handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on ceiling tile in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards attached to reach in cooler unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice container stored on floor next to back door.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw sweet potatoes,a bag of raw peanuts,cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Also a case of raw chicken stored on floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87° F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no cover for light in hall at the entrance of the kitchen.
38-07-4
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