CHEF CHEN
Southwest 86th Terrace
Kendall, Florida, 33283
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).