North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO #2000

17455 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Sep 29, 2025
City
North Miami Beach
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.

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-38-4

Detail 24075643

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Advised chef and he discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24075640

Basic - Observed cases of drinks stored on floor in liquor storage room. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24075642

Basic - Observed small cup with no handle used to dispense various seasonings. Advised chef and he discarded. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24075641

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 23913150

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In freezer area. Advised manager and he cleaned. Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 23913151

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away due to water being off. Advised manager and he turned on water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23913152

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four, and rice removed from their original containers placed in plastic bins but not labeled. Manager instructed employee to add labels. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-46-4

Detail 23601352

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Advised manager and he instructed employe to remove and clean. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23601351

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and corn starch removed from their original packaging place d in containers and not labeled. Cher added labels. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 23312044

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23312045

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-22-4

Detail 23312043

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout establishment. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 23312046

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Water was turned off. Manager turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 22785813

High Priority - Observed chef using towels intended wipe down wok to wipe hands and then to touch multiple surfaces. Chef discarded towel and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22785811

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

16-21-4

Detail 22785816

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22785818

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-22-4

Detail 22785812

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in liquor closet and in front of reach in freezer. Manager instructed employee to clean. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22785820

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22785814

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on hood nozzle.

23-03-4

Detail 22785815

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

24-08-4

Detail 22785819

Basic - Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-12-4

Detail 22785810

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables throughout establishment.

21-09-4

Detail 22785817

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed chef using towels intended wipe down wok to wipe hands and then to touch multiple surfaces. Chef discarded towel and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 22434793

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in chicken mix. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22434792

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in front of reach in freezer. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22434794

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area. Manager called maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22160505

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of rotini. Located in reach in cooler.

11-26-1

Detail 22160508

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 22160509

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 22160507

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach in cooler in drama line.

21-44-1

Detail 22160510

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on prep table next to food.

25-05-4

Detail 22160506

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in outside dry storage area.

Nov 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-73-4

Detail 21547128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All walk-in coolers, front counter bar, and kitchen floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of call back inspection observed walk-in coolers, front counter bar, and kitchen floors are not soiled/has accumulation of debris. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21547129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of call back inspection observed floor covered with standing water. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21547126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the mop sink, and across from the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of call back inspection observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the mop sink, and across from the ice machine Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21547127

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryer, stoves, shelves under preparation tables, inside deep fryer compartment door, and exterior of ice machine, all reach in coolers at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of callback inspection observed exterior of ice machine, all reach in coolers at the bar, and shelves under preparation table are clean. Complied At time of call back inspection observed exterior of deep fryer, stoves, inside deep fryer compartment door are soiled Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 21547125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom, and kitchen areas of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of call back inspection observed objectionable odor in kitchen area. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 21547124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface by the ice machine. Observed water draining onto vegetable from reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: At time of call back inspection observed water draining onto vegetable from reach in cooler on cook line. Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 13Intermediate: 5Basic: 27Total: 45

03C-44-5

Detail 21543042

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cooked at 159F. Chef discarded and recooked chicken to 174F. Corrected On-Site Warning

03C-75-5

Detail 21543044

High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed cooked seabass 141F. Reheated to seabass 174F. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21543065

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Multiple employees putting on gloves no hand washing. All employees was asked to washed hands first before putting on gloves. All complied. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 21543055

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager instructed employee on hand washing procedures. Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 21543054

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Manager instructed employee on hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 21543068

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Manager instructed employee on hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-35-5

Detail 21543058

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21543052

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warning

22-12-5

Detail 21543045

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

08A-08-5

Detail 21543053

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of raw shell eggs over baby spinach in the reach in cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded baby spinach, and employee placed eggs in the walk in cooler bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21543075

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a single raw shell egg on top of cooked white rice. Chef discarded all food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21543076

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a carton of raw shell egg on top of baby spinach in the kitchen cold holding unit. Chef discarded baby spinach, and employee placed eggs in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21543051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna at 45F. Manager discarded tuna. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21543033

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used prep sink. Employee was instructed to utilize the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21543046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21543062

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed at kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-31-4

Detail 21543066

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Preparation table. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 21543034

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21543037

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21543070

Basic - All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers at the front bar has accumulation of mold and mildew substance. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21543059

Basic - All walk-in coolers, front counter bar, and kitchen floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21543050

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21543035

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21543041

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21543077

Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor. Chef placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21543064

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21543043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone at the front bar, and employee purses are in the kitchen cook line area. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21543057

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21543073

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the mop sink, and across from the ice machine. Warning

24-19-4

Detail 21543071

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21543038

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21543074

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21543036

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed deep fryer, stove, and all,preparation tables are soiled. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21543061

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryer, stoves, shelves under preparation tables, inside deep fryer compartment door, and exterior of ice machine, all reach in coolers at the bar. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 21543049

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom, and kitchen areas of the establishment. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21543056

Basic - Old food stuck to clean plates using to plate cooked food, on cook line. Chef removed all. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21543048

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21543063

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21543047

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

22-37-4

Detail 21543067

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21543072

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21543040

Basic - Vegetable storage container is cracked or broken. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21543069

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the establishment? Warning

29-03-4

Detail 21543039

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface by the ice machine. Observed water draining onto vegetable from reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21543060

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-21-4

Detail 20982345

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 20982344

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks being stored in reach in cooler next to customer food. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20982341

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in pantry station. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 20982342

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from steam table. Manager has work order from maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 20982343

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed hot mustard, rice and salt all removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Chef added. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-09-4

Detail 20671555

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide some original certificate for employees trained.

16-21-4

Detail 20671554

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20671556

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site