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CHEZ LIMA RESTO

Food safety records indicate CHEZ LIMA RESTO in MIAMI has 4 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

866 NE 79 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904336

  • 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 phones stored above reach in freezer. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by freezer. Warning
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80°F by cook line. Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 rice and beans (123F - Hot Holding) as per employee prepared rice less than 2 hours. Hot Water not reaching the container in the steam table. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at steam table soiled. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed two new employees hired less than 60 days no employee agreement. Diannette Guerrier and Anita Dorvil. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with degreaser not labeled under three compartment sink. Warning
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed two persons in food preparation area. Employee advised can be inside truck when operating. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824535

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8713757

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice stored inside a nonfood-grade bags at white chest reach in freezer. 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. 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. Provided by email. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8607892

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.