CHICOS RESTAURANT
4070 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at drawers at grilled area. Operator stored raw chicken under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (126F – Hot Holding) at preparation area. Operator started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting boards at preparation area soiled.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mix containing raw fish not identified in the menu as a raw item.
16-37-1Intermediate – No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared as per manager Saturday not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled stored at front counter.
Basic 20
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers used as scoop inside rice and crackers mill. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe clean plates not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a cover to cover sugar at coffee area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottle water open at preparation area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at two door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at prep area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink near walk in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed knife holder soiled and hood filters soiled. Observed vent soiled inside walk in cooler.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers with sauce and rice stored not covered inside walk in cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated correctly to allow to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed at front steam table area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour,seasonings, rice and cracker mill not labeled with name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.