CHEZ LOUISE RESTAURANT
16614 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33169
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink blocked by a table with To go containers and utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed front counter handwashing sink blocked by a table with To go containers and utensils. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Louis with an employee training certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed Louis with an employee training certificate. No manager certification. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) stored in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on top of the prep table. Operator moved to rack next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink blocked by a table with To go containers and utensils.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Louis with an employee training certificate.
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment with no bleach, operator bought new bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle missing from the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed green plantains and avocado stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle missing from the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of whole cabbage stored on the floor, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled with heavy grease in the kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beans thawing in room temperature. Educated operator the correct procedures to thaw. Operator placed items back into reach in cooler.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under the stove.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table, for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 plantains (112F - Hot Holding); beef liver (103F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items beef liver (166F - Reheating); plantains (171F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and encaving at the ceiling tiles in the lobby. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and encaving at the ceiling tiles in the lobby. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on top of the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Observed a hole on top of the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and encaving at the ceiling tiles in the lobby.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor by the storage room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on top of the 3 compartment sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white reach in cooler interior soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beans thawing in room temperature on top of prep table. Inspector showed the correct process to thaw. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the mop sink room, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, flour and beans with no name labels. Operator wrote names during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut pumpkin touching a white non food grade bag with painted wording in the white reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 50F ); vegetables stew (70F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 52F); okras (70F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 49F) stored on top of prep table in the kitchen, as per operator taken out of the reach in cooler 2 hours before inspection. Advise operator to place food items back inside until it's ready for use. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cow feet (112F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (109F - Hot Holding); beef liver (110F - Hot Holding) at the front counter steam table. One of the burners was turned off, and internal water temperature was 114F. Educated operator to turn on steam table before food items are placed and the water temperature needs to be higher than 135F. Operator reheated items cow feet (169F - Reheating); beef liver (180F - Reheating); boiled plantains (174F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 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 freshly squeezed lemonade and passion fruit juice at the front counter reach in cooler with no date labeled, as per operator prepared on Monday. Operator placed dates during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 974-2323
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(132 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025