Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG CHEESE RESTAURANT

8080 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331437702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3655545
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13488798
DBPR license2323024

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#18High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Operator added more bleach, final reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in pizza area.

#20Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cheese and oregano containers; mini cups used as scoops.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles of reach in coolers with food debris.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in men's restroom.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cooler in pizza area. Observed phone on top of cooler across steam table. Operator had items removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.

#8Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler outside of walk in.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle stored in reach in cooler; operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and warewash.

#16Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed cloths and bucket stored on floor at cook line. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed under prep table flour and sugar containers with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.