CHEF CHEN
11302 QUAIL ROOST DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157-6905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of soy sauce inside the walk in cooler . Operator placed the raw shell eggs a at the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (53F – Cold Holding); sprouts (50F – cold holding ) on top of preparation table. As per employee food was placed around 11:00 AM. Employee stored food inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both handwashing sinks blocked with container of food. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to fryer and the one next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
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 food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food was cooked Saturday and Sunday. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside sugar bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan soiled at walk in cooler.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee iPods Cigarettes, car keys, and cell phone stored on top of prep area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in front of the wok station.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the exit door.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed dirty floor all across the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping clothes used under cutting board in kitchen prep table next to three compartment sink.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning.Observed at front line in the kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with excess of grease accumulatation. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in cooler and reach in freezer inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at reach in cooler across the wok station.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leak under handwashing sink next to fryer.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink next to fryer.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food not covered inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all across kitchen cooking area and wok, fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:55 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 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.