North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CHAI WOK

1688 NE 164 ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 27, 2026
City
North Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-03-4

Detail 24403784

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-17-5

Detail 24403785

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 24079250

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Time Extended

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23915726

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23915722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (89F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter since yesterday, as per operator. Stop sale. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23915727

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Gordon expired on 2/18/25. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 23915723

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificate with no date of birth or completion dates. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23915728

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23915725

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 spoon handle touching quinoa in the reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23915724

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and raw beef stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23544728

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23544726

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple plastic container lids stored in the handwashing sink in the chai berry station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23544721

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23544722

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warewashing area.

14-69-4

Detail 23544724

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the warewashing area.

21-04-4

Detail 23544725

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth used under the cutting board in the sushi station.

23-03-4

Detail 23544723

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

21-12-4

Detail 23544727

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen not in the sanitation solution.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23104804

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23104803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23104805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23104802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23085244

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 called technician during the inspection. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 23085251

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the smoothie station, operator remade Sanitizer bottle (Chlorine 50ppm). Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23085243

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the sushi station handwashing sink, operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23085252

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, Gabriel and Grace with expired training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23085250

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer bottle with no name label. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23085249

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in the sugar, flour and rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23085248

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the camera room. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23085247

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer in the kitchen and ware washing reach in freezer. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23085245

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the warewashing area. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23085246

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22633153

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various cut vegetables in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 22633148

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bees being stored on top of various cooked foods in Reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22633156

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

16-21-4

Detail 22633150

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22633151

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar and corn starch. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22633154

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-11-5

Detail 22633147

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22633149

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22633152

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler uncovered. Manager advised chef to cover. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22633155

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21566044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 21566043

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table are rust. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21566042

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep room.

36-34-5

Detail 21566038

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

14-69-4

Detail 21566040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21566041

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of stove. Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 21566047

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen hallway.

23-03-4

Detail 21566037

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor and table fans are soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 21566045

Basic - Walk in cooler soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21566046

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen and prep room are soiled with grease and dust. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21566039

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled all foods. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 19

08A-11-5

Detail 20871998

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over soy sauces in the walk 8n cooler. Chicken was placed on the lower. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20872007

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 over beef in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 20872004

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.

22-02-4

Detail 20871996

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20871999

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside handwash sink.

22-31-4

Detail 20872006

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20872005

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20871993

Basic - Cases of Plastic bottles of water and Snapple drinks are on the floor of the hallway not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20872002

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plastic covers are not inverted on both front counter shelves.

36-73-4

Detail 20871992

Basic - Floor, and under cooking equipments soiled/has accumulation of debris.

14-69-4

Detail 20871991

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 20872008

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 20871990

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20872000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of deep fryers compartment doors, exterior of deep fryers, stove, and reach in cooler/freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 20871997

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20872003

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of drinking cups, cups, and salad dryer on the front counter bar (2nd side of restaurant).

08B-12-5

Detail 20871994

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food (cooked broccoli and cooked chicken, and beef, in the walk in cooler uncovered.

36-27-5

Detail 20872001

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen and prep areas.

42-01-4

Detail 20871995

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

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20584365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board has cut marks.

22-31-4

Detail 20584363

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves below preparation table in prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 20584362

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 20584364

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the prep area.

22-16-4

Detail 20584366

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.