CHICOS RESTAURANT
4070 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on black nonfood grade container at dry storage area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above corn tamales on shelves at walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw salmon still on ROP package not longer frozen at walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator door was opened due delivery received. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (124F – Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at preparation area.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on walk in cooler handle.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed raw salmon still on ROP package not longer frozen at walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on reach in cooler at salad station.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer across ice machine.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on breadcrumbs container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with slime on white chest freezer. Observed soiled with grease and food debris can opener holder. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler 1 and 2.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing unit interior across dishwashing area. Observed soiled shelves on walk in coolers.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food containers not covered at walk in cooler and standing unit at kitchen area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind shelves ar walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.