CHEF CHEN
Southwest 86th Terrace
Kendall, Florida, 33283
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice warmer at kitchen.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed soy sauce container on floor by steam table.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between HWS at kitchen entrance and fryer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside walk in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation throughout kitchen
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ambient temperature: ; bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours prior. Operator removed and placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided to operator via email.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart in front of hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by 3 compartment sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried rice inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom trash can without a lid.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer located at rear of kitchen area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towels under cutting board during food preparation at kitchen area. Coached operator and employees on materials to use.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with residue. Observed the interior of the double door reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance at kitchen area spoiled with food debris.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Coached employee as to where to wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender at preparation table in kitchen area soiled with debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at cart in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator missing chlorine test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn, located near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few floor tiles in disrepair in front of the door exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning, located at back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-52-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee came from outside, touched soiled door than started touching clean equipment without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques, employee washed his hands after. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in colder. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken stored in reach freezer, located near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder soiled, stored under preparation table located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push car stored on front hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at men's bathroom. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed containers with cooked pork, raw chicken stored on the floor. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, at reach in cooler next to the fryer at cook line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler observed containers with cooked pork ribs not covered. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees come from outside began working with and storing food and failed to wash hands prior. Informed manager to teach employees how to properly wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to the fryers at cook line observed raw chicken stored over cheese wonton. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the preparation table observed spring roll (76F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, instructed manager to transfer food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager unable to answer any of the big 6 illnesses. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands on the three compartment sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula and a container stored in the hand sink at cook line. Employee removed. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees training certification blank, unfinished. For Pedro, Jacinto Velazco, Gaspar Maton, Tomas Ramirez. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
21
Total
34
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled hand sink faucet handles, located at cook line near reach in cooler, observed reach in cooler door handle soiled, cooler located next to the sink, storage shelf next to the three compartment sink dusty. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored directly on the kitchen floor. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's keys and water bottle of stored on the preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed personal items on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in cook preparation without hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn, located near kitchen entrance. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near kitchen smoker Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few floor tiles in disrepair in front of the door exit. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In the walk in cooler observed a large plastic food container cracked In the middle. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with rice stored on floor near three compartment sink. Observed several plastic containers with cooked chicken, cooked rice stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 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 scoop handle touching flour inside plastic container, located under preparation table at cook line. Operator removed and placed it correctly. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning, located at back kitchen. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system, observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout establishment, observed floor with with old food and grease accumulation on the equipments in the cook line, observed metal trays stored on tray holder with old food buildup. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ravioli stored inside walk in cooler no cover. Observed cooked chicken, pork and, beef stored inside reach in cooler no cover. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several tools and unused equivalents stored on the floor underneath a wooden platform in the storage area. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic forks stored face up, located at prep area. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed single service containers with sweet and sour sauce not labeled, located under preparation table in the kitchen. Warning
- 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 0 ppm. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed probiotics and DayQuil containers stored at preparation area. Operator discarded them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee came from outside, touched soiled door than started touching clean equipment without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques, employee washed his hands after. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside thank you bags in walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator pay and displayed new license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in colder. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken stored in reach freezer, located near cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler located in the cook line. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee transferred food to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed cut ham (46F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler located across hand sink. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee placed ice bags in the container. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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 with operator and provided email agreement. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat grinder soiled, stored under preparation table located at cook line. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push car stored on front hand sink Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at men's bathroom. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. 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 with operator and provided email form. Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer basic cold holding temperature stablished by the food code, person in charge unable to answer thermometer calibration. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 34 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 21 basic).