Inspection Report

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CHIFA RESTAURANT POLLO DON JOSE

1427 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3420203
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617754
DBPR license2331428

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamin next to sauces on shelve at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef hearts inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold substance.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying machine in disrepair at mens room. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-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 pork inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date mark product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stove oven door handle greasy.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle at hand sink in kitchen in disrepair.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in 3 white chest freezers at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of roaster soiled with old grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ice creams in plastic containers without label inside white chest freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.