3 CHEFS AND A CHICKEN
Health inspection records show 3 CHEFS AND A CHICKEN in CORAL GABLES has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
6601 Southwest 57th Avenue
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/9/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13520791
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 basic
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters either grease build up.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since 11am more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded items.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since 11am more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded items. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter , mashed sweet potato (123F - Hot Holding); Observed at hot box, black beans (97F - Hot Holding). Items less than 2 hours operator removed to reheat. Repeat Violation
9/15/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10892550
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at drive thru prep area hand wash sink, to go plates stored directly next to hand sink and stacked higher than splash guard.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1.5 hours. Operator placed more ice and water into bin to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table Mac and cheese (127F - Hot Holding); as per operator less than 3 hours, operator removed container and placed new container. Corrected On-Site
3/14/2025· 12mo ago
3 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout. Employees cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in containers of rice. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at front counter table in a tray of cut lettuce. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago
4 basic
- 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed at each hand sink and under front counter table.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at front counter table in a container of diced tomatoes. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear storage area.
4/11/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8547087
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 5 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above drive thru prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry storage area in buckets of rice, scoop handles in contact with the rice. Operator removed scoops and stored up right. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster.
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded card board boxes in dumpster area. Employee began to clean dumpster area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drive thru prep area sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice to cool. Observed at cook line a bucket of marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed bucket into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8353366
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 5 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken,buckets containing chicken seasonings stored on the floor of walk-in cooler #2. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the female bathroom.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers located in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
- 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees engaged in food handling.
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 953-4811
Website: http://www.3chefsandachicken.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(388 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Lunch
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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