Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT

11459 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3576249
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10745637
DBPR license2337875

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a container of milk stored in drinking ice in ice machine located at kitchen area. Employee removed milk from ice and began removing ice during inspection.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk stored in drinking located at kitchen area next to handwashing sink. Employees discarded ice during inspection.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation table soiled with food debris.

#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under three compartment sink. Employee removed and threw away dead roaches.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of double door of reach in cooler at cook line damaged and in poor repair.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit. Observed screen door open at rear exit.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed eggs and raw pork shank stored on the floor. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between stations at cook line. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-60-5

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door torn at rear exit.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease debris behind single eye burner.

#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket stored in restroom at dining area. Observed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.