Kendall, Miami-Dade County

CHIFA DU KANG

11768 SW 88TH ST, Kendall, FL 33186

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-04-5

Detail 24309551

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed at front counter 25 individually wrapped Alfajores prepared by unapproved source. Operator provided invoice that shows Sweet Mei-Ling 3421 SW 14th ST which belonged to a house. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24309546

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked rice (71F - Hot Holding) to the left of hot line, as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24309544

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table across from hot line. Employee reheated noodles (178F - Reheating). Also observed Observed Cooked rice (71F - Hot Holding) to the left of hot line, as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded rice.

31A-09-4

Detail 24309550

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage container blocking hand wash sink to the left of dish machine. Operator removed container.

16-37-1

Detail 24309547

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using chlorine without proper test kit.

12B-07-4

Detail 24309548

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cups on preparation table across from cook line. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24309549

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor of dry storage and walk in cooler. Also observed raw chicken stored on floor across from three compartment sink.

06-01-5

Detail 24309545

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being defrosted at room temperature on floor across from three compartment sink.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24165767

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to prime to repair.

03B-01-6

Detail 24165768

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked noodles (132F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (97F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours.

35B-01-4

Detail 24165764

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24165770

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at waiter line, box of fortune cookies stored on floor.

10-06-5

Detail 24165771

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at cook line in container of fried rice.

22-16-4

Detail 24165765

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing units. Operator began to clean during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24165766

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for all items in reach in cooler and reach in freezer stored uncovered.

42-01-4

Detail 24165769

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23657809

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed can of burn spray stored inside reach in cooler. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23657812

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp inside walk in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 23657814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (94F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 3 hours.

14-01-5

Detail 23657806

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice at cook line

36-34-5

Detail 23657811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen adea

14-69-4

Detail 23657807

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer

10-07-4

Detail 23657808

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F next to rice cookers. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23657813

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked shrimp and chicken thawing at room temperature next to walk in freezer

02D-01-5

Detail 23657810

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornstarch not labeled in dry storage area

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23396321

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 pound can of tomato ketchup dented. Operator discarded the product. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 23396322

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23396324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pool eggs (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from stove. As per operator for 30 minutes Operator placed container of pool eggs on ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 23396320

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface Observed cardboard used on cutting board at kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23396317

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on preparation table next to handwashing sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 23396315

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23396316

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop and fork in standing water at the rice cooker station.

21-04-4

Detail 23396323

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board in kitchen area.

25-32-4

Detail 23396319

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed employees reusing single service buckets to store cooked shrimp.

42-01-4

Detail 23396318

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 22677911

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on food storage shelf, kitchen. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22677908

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22677909

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22677910

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bean sprouts stored above cooked noodles located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22242745

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can containing hoisin sauce and 2 cans containing pineapple chunks dented.

08A-02-6

Detail 22242746

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22242749

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 22242744

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 22242743

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags stored on shelves with single serve items. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22242748

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22242747

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21784661

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 chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21784656

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21784657

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored in the walk-in cooler not covered, marinated chicken in the walk-in freezer not covered. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21784659

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above cooked chicken located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 21222507

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the time of the inspection chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 21222509

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above cooked pork,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21222504

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.

14-01-5

Detail 21222508

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense corn starch, bulk bin. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21222506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents at the cookline, by ware washing area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21222503

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 21222502

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21222505

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the servers station togo food containers not inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 20835180

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked diced pork,located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20835178

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 sui mai above potato fries, located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 20835176

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled dirty dishes then handled fortune cookies without washing hands, server discarded then washed hands after acknowledging. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20835182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: wonton soup (130 F - Hot Holding); noodles (130 F - Hot Holding) as per operator about an hour ago. Operator adjusted thermostat at the steam table. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20835181

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping towels and miscellaneous utensils stored in the unit by the3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20835173

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to dispense corn starch from the bulk bin. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20835177

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20835183

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic and canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored by the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20835175

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20835179

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the service area.

08B-17-4

Detail 20835174

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above cooked chicken,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-07-4

Detail 20718938

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink by the ware washing area. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20718937

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20718936

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both exterior doors. Warning