GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT
11459 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops stored inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored next to cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on prep table at ambient room temperature.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (54F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (55F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed products in ice baths to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (128F – Hot Holding) on the prep table near cook line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored next to canned goods at the dry storage area.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located on prep table soiled.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine testing kit for three compartment sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food certification expired 03/26.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of cleaning solution near front counter with no label.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used as a scoop inside bin of raw chicken located across the cook line.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the cook line with soiled door handle.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves located across the ice machine.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area with water damage.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of clean forks not inverted properly.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container located at the three compartment sink cracked.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler located across the cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water at 85F next to rice cooker.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers of seasonings not in its original container with no label at the dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.