CHONG'S CHINESE REST

MIAMI, FL

dba CHONG'S CHINESE REST INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Chong's Chinese Restaurant is a seating establishment located at 1164 W Flagler St in Miami with 74 seats. The restaurant specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse menu intended to appeal to various preferences. According to available information, the restaurant aims to provide unique flavors and a welcoming dining atmosphere.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

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Food Safety Score

39 /100 · Poor

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jun 23, 2026 Emergency Order Callback Complied 4 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Jun 29, 2026 cycle score 52 (60% weight) · 3 high, 2 intermediate, 20 basic · Emergency Order Callback Complied
  • Nov 25, 2025 cycle score 44 (40% weight) · 3 high, 2 intermediate, 10 basic · Warning

Weighted average: 49/100 final score 39/100

Emergency closure within the last 24 months (−10 points)

DBPR Inspection History

6 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Jun 29, 2026
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Emergency Order Callback Complied

Violations Found

No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
Single-use items improperly reused
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13723513 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jun 26, 2026
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Violations Found

Employee working while ill with transmissible disease
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
Single-use items improperly reused
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13721654 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jun 24, 2026
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Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Violations Found

Employee working while ill with transmissible disease
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
Single-use items improperly reused
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13720943 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jun 23, 2026
Emergency order recommended

Violations Found

Person in charge not present or not performing duties
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Employee working while ill with transmissible disease
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
Inadequate handwashing facilities
Improper hand and arm washing technique
Food from unapproved or unknown source
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Time as a public health control not properly used
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
Single-use items improperly reused
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13582914 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 25, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13582671 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 24, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

Person in charge not present or not performing duties
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Improper hand and arm washing technique
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Single-use items improperly reused
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10942083 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

Emergency Closures

1 closure on record.

Closure Date Reason Reopen Date Status
Jun 23, 2026 Temperature violations (storage) Jun 29, 2026 Reopened

License & Location

Location

Address
1164 W FLAGLER ST
MIAMI, FL 331301034
Seating
74 seats
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)

License

License Number
SEA2301054
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jun 23, 2026

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