CHEF MICHAEL'S
Old Highway
Florida, 33036
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At downstairs prep area
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed In standing water Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Downstairs prep area
- 27-14-4:Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water at all times. Intermittent water at hand wash sink
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep room
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Thawing conch in a container stored on floor in kitchen
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch thawing in standing water .
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand wash sink in kitchen
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: there is some food handlers training for any employees at callback inspection Training date is 2/29/24 for all other food handlers Elizabeth Freeman SAFE STAFF 9/6/23 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 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. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink 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. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).