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 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks/ equipments or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cellphone then cooking without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prep cooler shrimp (58 F – Cold Holding); Pork buns (60 F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (57 F – Cold Holding); Dumplings (59 F – Cold Holding); Dumplings (60 F – Cold Holding) according to operator for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep cooler shrimp (58 F – Cold Holding); Pork buns (60 F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (57 F – Cold Holding); Dumplings (59 F – Cold Holding); Dumplings (60 F – Cold Holding) according to operator for more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush, gloves inside of the hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in the kitchen area, on top of walk in cooler.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler located in the cook line running at 60 F
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of soda on top of the prep table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone phone on top of the prep table.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the walk in freezer floor
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, walk in freezer gasket soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cake stored on walk in freezer no covered
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed in out at room temperature.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, rice containers no labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:50 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.