DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL
9457 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed three flying insects at bar area during inspection.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW BEEF (50F – Cooling) at reach in cooler across from grill at cook line. As per chef more than six hours.
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW BEEF (50F – Cooling) at reach in cooler across from grill at cook line. As per chef more than six hours.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket solution at 200plus ppm. Chef diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with utensils in it located at bar area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink missing paper towels. Chef refilled towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with rust in the interior.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to employee restroom missing.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at preparation area in poor repair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at both rear exits. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at low boy reach in cooler at preparation area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled located at cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.