CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT

4174 E 4 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33013

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: XCGUAN INC · License: SEA2324503

CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT in Hialeah, FL has 27 inspections on record with 353 total violations (13.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections
353Violations
0Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Inspection History (27)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Jan 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
May 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Apr 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
Feb 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Sep 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
Jul 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Dec 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 33 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 50 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 11, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Mar 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
May 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Mar 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 16, 2016 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 13.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT had?
CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
No, CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT?
The most frequently cited violations at CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 5, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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