DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL
9457 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of burn medicine stored above tortillas at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed onions and potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toilet bowel cleaner stored next to clean dishes at the dry rack station in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two glass cups inside hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to prep table. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bin of raw chicken inside all in cooler cracked.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor at the bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at the prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris inside kitchen prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed products in walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils and sauces at the cook line with no label. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.