GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT
11459 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-03-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 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. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cooked chicken at 50F, cooked beef 58F, bean sprouts 47F all cold holding at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.mold ramen soup base blade **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed mold like substance on plastic container with ramen soup base. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed food employee Jimmy no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-23. **Time Extended**
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: 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. **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:16 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.