Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHERY'S RESTAURANT

12781 W DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33161

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3149275
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7742446
DBPR license2331952

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 16, 2021 11:45 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 17, 2021 11:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 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 1

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler in kitchen area and observed 2 live roaches on floor at dry storage room in kitchen area.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat front the previous day inside reach in freezer without date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage next to restroom door.

#2Basic32-12-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn/ disrepair.

#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under cooking equipments

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases with food on floor at dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.