CHEZ JOSEITO
496 E 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330104548
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. empanada (112°F – Hot Holding); croquette (118°F – Hot Holding) in service window warmer white rice (112°F – Hot Holding); rice with beans (134°F – Hot Holding); Beef (83°F – Hot Holding); ribs (95°F – Hot Holding); Beef (98°F – Hot Holding); liver (99°F – Hot Holding); mash potato (150°F – Hot Holding) in service window
08A-02-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer – not all products commercially packaged. raw chicken and pork over cooked beef
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 on wall by food packing area next to office 7 live in kitchen wall between stoves and prep table
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Women bathroom
03D-16-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. egg omelette (109°F – Cooling @8:14, 84°F @9:28) in packing area
Basic 15
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing. Women bathroom by office
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer and produce walk in cooler
36-57-4Basic – Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Wall fan by dishwashing area
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In packing area by office
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Window
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Produce walk in cooler
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink drain by dishwashing area
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:05 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.