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CHEF CREOLE # 4

20356 NW 2ND AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3734761
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773254
DBPR license2334188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee go from washing dishes to start touching clean containers at the cookline, educated employee, washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed piklize (67F – Cold Holding) stored at the front counter for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Will Jeff hired 4 months ago with no employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – Observed no hot running water at three-compartment sink after running water for 2 minutes. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sinks with no hot running water after 3 minutes of running the water. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**

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#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

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#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom. **Warning**

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#5Basic27-10-4

Basic – Observed no hot running water at mop sink after running water for 3 minutes. **Warning**

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#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed front counter hand washing sink leaking. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.