OPA-LOCKA, Miami-Dade County

CHINA CITY RESTAURANT

4793 NW 167TH STREET, OPA-LOCKA, FL 33055

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
17
2 High Priority
Oct 31, 2025
City
OPA-LOCKA
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.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 15Total: 17

22-12-5

Detail 24161911

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24161917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (100F - Hot Holding); fried rice (76F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

32-07-5

Detail 24161910

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

23-24-4

Detail 24161922

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

36-06-4

Detail 24161906

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

36-34-5

Detail 24161920

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24161916

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen, walk in cooler floor soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 24161912

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24161918

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

10-07-4

Detail 24161919

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop storage in standing water at 88°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24161908

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gasket soiled, filter, hand sink.

25-05-4

Detail 24161907

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food container on front station floor.

33-31-5

Detail 24161921

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple mechanical tools on kitchen area.

36-02-5

Detail 24161913

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

22-16-4

Detail 24161914

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 24161909

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24161915

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wipping towel on top of preparation table.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

22-12-5

Detail 23896399

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 23896398

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over fried rice in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23896392

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23896391

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. Employee name Xim Ming.

08B-38-4

Detail 23896388

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 23896393

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23896396

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in hot water of 85°F, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23896394

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container on the floor.

36-02-5

Detail 23896397

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

14-17-4

Detail 23896389

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

36-27-5

Detail 23896390

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

21-07-4

Detail 23896395

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside chlorine sanitation solution at 0ppm. Operator redo the sanitation solution, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 18

08A-20-5

Detail 23418863

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23418866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sproud (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (66F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23418869

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23418857

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-07-4

Detail 23418859

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

36-06-4

Detail 23418860

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

36-34-5

Detail 23418855

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23418867

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

36-73-4

Detail 23418868

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-11-4

Detail 23418864

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23418862

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken underneath of the preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23418870

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23418865

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23418856

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

06-01-5

Detail 23418858

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water, operator placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 23418871

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

36-27-5

Detail 23418861

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23418854

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, msg,sugar container with not label.

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 22959152

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside standing water at 80°F, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22959155

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed diced ham inside thank you bags. Operator changed during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 22959158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding); sprouts (49°F - Cold Holding) in front the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22959159

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

36-73-4

Detail 22959153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22959154

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 22959157

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

36-02-5

Detail 22959160

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 22959156

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 22632415

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw ribs, raw chicken stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 22632417

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

36-34-5

Detail 22632416

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

14-09-4

Detail 22632411

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

36-73-4

Detail 22632412

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 22632413

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

36-27-5

Detail 22632414

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-12-5

Detail 22243527

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

11-07-5

Detail 22243523

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 22243525

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22243520

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. Operator printed the firm and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22243521

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table.

08B-38-4

Detail 22243524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bag on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22243526

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22243522

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

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21797841

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. Provided Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21797843

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. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 21797838

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

36-34-5

Detail 21797842

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

10-07-4

Detail 21797844

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside hot water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21797845

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 21797840

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

36-27-5

Detail 21797839

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21797837

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

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21325839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over fried rice inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21325833

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

36-32-5

Detail 21325835

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

36-73-4

Detail 21325832

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21325831

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

22-08-4

Detail 21325836

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

14-33-4

Detail 21325830

Basic - Reach-in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-02-5

Detail 21325829

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

22-16-4

Detail 21325837

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 21325838

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

21-07-4

Detail 21325828

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator set up chlorine sanitation solutions, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21325834

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt , sugar, msg without label. Operator labeled it . Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 20619095

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored in thank you bags in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20619100

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked egg rolls stored in the walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20619096

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container, cutting board and prep tables soiled in the kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20619104

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, chopped ham, cooked egg rolls with no date marked stored in the walk in cooler.

53B-10-4

Detail 20619102

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certificate missing expiration date. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 20619099

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 employee Xin Ming Li with the certificate expired. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20619098

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front counter and kitchen area.

36-11-4

Detail 20619109

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20619106

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20619103

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer located at the front.

10-07-4

Detail 20619101

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water at 84°F.

22-08-4

Detail 20619105

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 20619110

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at the front counter.

21-10-4

Detail 20619097

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

36-02-5

Detail 20619108

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 20619107

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20452024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Still observed Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20452023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Still observed Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20452022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: At the time of callback inspection observed floor not maintained smooth and durable. Time Extended

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 20445431

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried rice (61/58°F - Cooling); cooked ribs (63/59°F - Cooling)inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the date before as per operator. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20445423

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on kitchen floor, one live roach on the pipe behind cook equipment, 3 live roaches under preparation table in between empty boxes, one live roach crawling on top of mechanical tools located underneath of preparation table. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 20445429

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 20+ roach droppings underneath of preparation table in between empty boxes. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20445433

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice (61/58°F - Cooling); cooked ribs (63/59°F - Cooling)inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the date before as per operator. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20445424

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20445426

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee name Hsin Jing Lee. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20445425

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. Employee name Xin Ming. Warning

32-07-4

Detail 20445428

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20445435

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20445434

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

35A-03-4

Detail 20445430

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches on kitchen floor underneath of cook line. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 20445427

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing metal bowl in 3 compartment sink without sanitation step. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20445421

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath of cook equipment, kitchen floor. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 20445422

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20445432

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning