CHEF CHEN
11302 SW 186 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ambient temperature: ; bean sprouts (70F – Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F – Cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours prior. Operator removed and placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 to operator via email.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart in front of hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by 3 compartment sink.
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 fried rice inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice warmer at kitchen.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed soy sauce container on floor by steam table.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between HWS at kitchen entrance and fryer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside walk in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation throughout kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:13 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.