CHEF CHEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
11557 N KENDALL DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 35 live roaches found in the , reach in cooler gaskets and nesting inside a cut off box on top of reach in cooler .
Intermediate 4
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, pork, beef
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 21
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 14 on gaskets of reach in freezers.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-01-4Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
25-35-4Basic – Reuse of single-use articles. Small tubs.
14-46-4Basic – Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside walk in cooler door and handle.
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.