CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH

Name: CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH
Address: 3919 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 72.7

3919 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2331883

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72.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CHINA BEACH / WOK ON THE BEACH in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 9 critical, 3 major, 35 minor.

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[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the cooler located underneath the service window.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. The dumpster is common for some locations.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken from yesterday morning 4/15 by 11:30 am with no date marking .
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracks on the ceiling and wall beams on the second floor. Also observed a hole in the ceiling in the second floor.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables directly stored inside plastic shopping bags inside vertical cooler located in front of the dishwasher machine. Owner moved the vegetables to a food container.

Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not provide a thermometer when asked.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the raw beef inside the reach in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive amount of ice buildup up in the reach in freezers, one located downstairs and the two upstairs on the second floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the door gaskets of reach in coolers and the hood filters above the stove.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach under the prep counter near reach in cooler and ode dead roach in the second floor storage.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the container of corn starch not labeled. Operator labeled the containers.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bottle of soy sauce and cooking oils stored on a dirty shelve next to dirty tools.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside the reach on coolers.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not connected to water line.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce inside a non food grade bag inside the reach in at the front. Operator discarded.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct. 1, 2025.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield in the kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the inside of reach in coolers soiled.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil for scooping inside standing dirty water at front area.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating watermelon in the kitchen.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live reach under the prep counter near reach in cooler.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the fan soiled and rusted inside the standing reach cooler in the kitchen.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area in the second floor unorganized and in disarray.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to provided the correct information when asked about the BIG 6 illnesses.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee was eating, then proceeded to serve rice without washing his hands.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil, bag of sugar, and a bucket of sauce found on the floor.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside the reach in cooler at prep table.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner stored on top food counter in front area. The bottle was placed u see the sink.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an employees open container at the front counter.

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