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MR CHEF'S

18800 NE 29 AVE STE 10

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed duck stored hanging from dishwasher drainboard. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods on floor in walk in freezer, kitchen area and dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed various kitchen equipment and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags in walk in freezer.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell and pooled eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lo mein held at 56F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table. Per manager food had only been out for about 30 minutes. Manager moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep table throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area and various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining various foods in walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board stored on top of hand washing sink in kitchen area, blocking access.

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590861

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep table throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning
  • 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed prepping peas in dining room area. Advised manager and instructed employee to move to designated prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area and various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Manager moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in and Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored on prep shelf at 56F - Cold Holding. As per chef chicken had only been out for about an hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 6 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no manager present at time of inspection. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed prep shelves and Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382010

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of rice, sugar and flour.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located on prep shelves throughout kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers and cups being stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located in 3 compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs being stored on top of various foods in walk in cooler.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area blocked by metal pan.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All provided by Florida Restaurant Association.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(613 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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