Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

KING DUCK CHINESE BBQ

10340 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 29, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24336282

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medicine stored above single service items on shelve across cook line. Operator removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24336287

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 24336283

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink next to roaster.

12B-07-4

Detail 24336284

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24336281

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24336286

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled inside walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 24336285

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across wok station.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23977048

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with food inside heavily soiled with mold like substance inside walk in cooler. Operator started to clean during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23977052

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink at front counter. Operator shut on the hot water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23977051

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23977047

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in freezer under shelves.

22-16-4

Detail 23977053

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cook shelves have accumulation of mold like substance at storage area. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23977049

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23977050

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily rusted that has pitted the surface.

May 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23792579

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over sauces containers inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator moved raw pork to the bottom part of unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23792587

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cabbage (128F - Hot Holding); duck sauce (132F - Hot Holding); on steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23792581

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed boric acid stored on shelves over triple sink. Operator properly stored the product. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23792586

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

27-16-4

Detail 23792584

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink Employee shut on hot water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23792580

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 23792585

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line.

36-02-5

Detail 23792582

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

14-17-4

Detail 23792583

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

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23514155

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut carrots inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23514154

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 23514152

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top exterior of bbq soiled at kitchen. Also observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 23514153

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler bottom soiled.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23027312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over RTE veggies inside reach in freezer. Manager properly arranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23027317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed duck sauce (120F); cooked cabbage (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. As per ,an anger for approximately an hour. Manager turned up the heat for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23027315

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers used to store, MSG, salt heavily soiled at kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 23027311

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between prep table and reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed the knife. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23027318

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops inside flavored tea powders with handle in contact with product at front counter. Employee placed handles upwards. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23027316

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across cook line. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23027313

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at cook line. Also observed top exterior of oven heavily soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 23027314

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside Walk in cooler.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22773358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (86F - Cold Holding) at cook line as per employee for approximately 30 min. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Also pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee eggs were cracked and placed inside for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 22773356

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer. Employee removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22773366

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops inside plastic containers of taro, mango and stawberry tea powders with handle in contact with product. Employee placed upwards the handles. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22773359

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22773362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 22773360

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22773361

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across cook line. Also observed inside reach in cooler next to standing freezer at kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22773357

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 22773365

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 33F thawing inside triple sink in standing water. As per employee for approximately 20 minutes. Employee turn on cold running water for propped thawing. Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 22773364

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

36-27-5

Detail 22773363

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 19

12A-16-4

Detail 22376506

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee take trash outside and the engaging in ware washing without washing hands. Discussed with operator correct procedures. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 22376489

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in nonfood grade bags inside walk in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 22376495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal containers in use soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22376505

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22376496

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22376488

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside msg plastic container at at the bottom of storage shelve at kitchen area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22376490

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.

36-06-4

Detail 22376491

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor next to fryer at kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 22376503

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler next to reach in freezer.

36-36-4

Detail 22376492

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 22376499

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.

14-10-4

Detail 22376500

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed shelves under prep table at kitchen rusted.

36-73-4

Detail 22376498

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22376493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled located across stove. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22376504

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22376502

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 22376497

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cabbage stored inside reach in cooler not covered across stove.

36-02-5

Detail 22376501

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the entrance of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22376494

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

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

29-42-4

Detail 21837379

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21837372

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 form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 21837374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board, in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 21837370

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside kitchen hand wash sink. Manager discarded during inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 21837381

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 form during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 21837378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler in cook line, as per Manager over 24 hours.

36-06-4

Detail 21837371

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21837375

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce container stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21837377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

33-16-4

Detail 21837369

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-02-5

Detail 21837376

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the entrance of the walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21837373

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21837380

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21837382

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanut containers not labeled with common name in kitchen area, Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21210335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (54F - Cold Holding)

14-14-4

Detail 21210334

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in container with cooking oil. Manager discard during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21210337

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 21210338

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-12-5

Detail 21210332

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21210336

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in preparation table. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21210333

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork submerged in water at 54F. Less than 4 hours. Manager turn on water during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 20724232

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white Togo plastic bag using to stored vegetables inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20724233

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at the refrigerator inside the kitchen area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20724229

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a sauce container stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20724231

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20724230

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 20373198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed on back kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Still observed at time of inspection. Time Extended

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 13Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 20367818

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork in direct contact with non food grade to go plastic bags in the walk in freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20367810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw duck, cooked pig ears and raw pork belly in walk in cooler at 51°F, per operator, has been there for approximately one hour. Operator opened adjoining freezer door to rapidly cool down holding temperature of the walk in cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20367813

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice maker. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20367815

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on kitchen reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20367812

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed on walk in cooler. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20367817

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white nylon cutting board located in the kitchen. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20367811

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back kitchen door. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20367807

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on, under and behind Wok and Fryer stations. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20367809

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no probe thermometer in front counter single door reach in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20367814

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on bottom shelf of kitchen food preparation table. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20367816

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed in back of restaurant. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20367804

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed on back kitchen door. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20367805

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cooking line behind Wok and Fryer stations. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20367806

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in restroom. Operator hung at mop sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20367808

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on kitchen food preparation table. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning