CHICOS RESTAURANT
4070 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of preparation table according to cook out for 1 hour at ambient temperature 75F Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering ceviche, no identified on the menu as raw.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with window cleaner, and sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under shelves at dry storage area. Employee swept area, discarded dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door to outside by kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at utility sink at ware washing area missing faucet handle.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on storage area by walk in cooler and freezer, standing water on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter by juice station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed wall at storage are not sealed or properly closed.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw beef, raw chicken, cooked bacon, and chicken soup no covered. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box with frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, next to ice machine, according to cook out for about 90 minutes, Cook stored chicken box inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at storage and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal, and sugar containers no labeled with name at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.