GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT
11459 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook washing dishes at 3 compartment sink and then donned gloves to begin food preparation, no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of cucumbers stored inside ice machine near cook line. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food employee washing and rinsing utensils and plates, no sanitizing step. Coached employee on proper set up of manual sanitation. Employee set up 3 compartment sink and sanitized items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of cucumbers stored inside ice machine near cook line. Observed 2 dead flies inside container of corn starch at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); noodles (50F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, for approximately 3 hours. Advised person in charge to submerge containers in ice or take to reach in freezer. Observed milk (46F – Cold Holding); tapioca (85F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at servers station. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed milk inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.mold ramen soup base blade **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and container of degreaser stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
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. Observed food employee Jimmy no proof of employee training. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. **Warning**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 10 seats. Observed 24 seats available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service napkins stored on floor near dry storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.