What is China Cafe Restaurant's health inspection score?

China Cafe Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Cafe Restaurant last inspected?

China Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on March 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Cafe Restaurant have?

China Cafe Restaurant has 61 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Cafe Restaurant safe to eat at?

China Cafe Restaurant has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Cafe Restaurant serve?

China Cafe Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Cafe Restaurant

Name: China Cafe Restaurant
Address: 4174 E 4 AVE, Hialeah, 33013
Rating: 55

4174 E 4 AVE, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 3/16/2026

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Chinese•Hialeah

Ranked #626 of 790 in HialeahBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Mar 16, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-28 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

21 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

Oct

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High8 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (6)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
35BOuter openings not protected from pests/rodents−2

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

2 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

96/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

1 High9 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

67/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
35BOuter openings not protected from pests/rodents−2

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

3 High3 Med21 Basic

27 total

13/100inspection score

−131 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2

Base deductions−131 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

3 High8 Basic

11 total

54/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−50 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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