Wu's Family China Town
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Wu's Family China Town, located at 5223 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical and three minor violations, including a repeat violation for ice buildup in a reach-in freezer. While some violations, such as uncovered stored food and improper thawing of food, were corrected on-site, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk scores across its ten inspections.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken box stored over soft drinks bottles inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored foods as per safety storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spring rolls container uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator put ribs under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by slicer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in front of three compartment sink. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put pork under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork under raw chicken inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and garlic (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per operator container has been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed container inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside honey sauce container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by white reach in freezer in kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with wine unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over noodles inside reach in cooler in front of cook line in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by restroom. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 scoop handle touching flour under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden piece of furniture stored inside garbage area.
33-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored towel inside 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 under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach freezer by slicer in kitchen.
14-69-4
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 scoop handle touching sugar inside container on shelf by Walk in cooler. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut ham inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler by white reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled both reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cardboard cups not inverted on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
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