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CHEF CREOLE # 4

20356 NW 2ND AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3484268
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8830520
DBPR license2334188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03E-08-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch in sauce (121F – Hot Holding/reheated 155F) stored on the steam table. Items were reheated again. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch in sauce (121F – Hot Holding/reheated 155F); white rice (130F – Hot Holding/reheated 173F); red beans (127F – Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 1 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Caesar with no employee training.

#8Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black container with flour with no name label.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the wearwadhing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Front handwashing sink with pipes leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.