DON CHEPE'S MEXICAN GRILL
8901 SW 157 AVE, STE 1&2
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon bags in reach in cooler under stove. Operator was advised that they need to cut bags once they put bags to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn under stove.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of Beef soup stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed, bag of onions stored on floor near three compartment sink. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on stove reacing 70F.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near ice machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler near ice machine.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand wash sink near stove soiled, **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of sugar at bar area. Also observed unlabeled bottle of oil on stove.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over steak in reach in cooler. Also observed raw chicken and raw steak stored over fish in reach in cooler at stove. Employee corrected food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at cook line,
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on bar and cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris and grease. Also observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
20
Total
32
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food stored inside reach in cooler out of temperature. Employee was advised not to use it. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches under reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottler store on preparation table in the kitchen area. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all over the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease behind the stove in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease and mold like substance at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on bar and cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. **Warning**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. **Warning**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty plate and went to dining area without washing hands. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Chicken (118F - Hot Holding), as per employee, chicken has been out since 10:30 this morning. Also observed Cold Holding: Shredded Cheese (60F); Cheese (60F); Pico De Gallo (62F); Avocado (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding). As per employee, items had been prepared at 11:00am. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding: Shredded Cheese (60F); Cheese (60F); Pico De Gallo (62F); Avocado (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding). As per employee, items had been prepared at 11:00am. Stop sale issued. **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 Cooked Chicken (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen, as per employee, chicken has been out since 10:30 this morning.Stop sale issued **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical substance stored with sauce containers in kitchen. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris and grease. Also observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots stored inside handwashing sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No 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 handwashing sink at bar area. Employee replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 32 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic).