THE DWARF CHICKEN

407 DEVILLIERS ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10804371

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are absorbent and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease build-up.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803622

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802553

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Upon callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: one moving under reach-in cooler under service window, one on top of reach-in freezer next to employee bathroom, one on wall under hand wash sink next to exit, and one running under reach-in cooler near exit. Approximately eight dead roaches observed behind reach-in coolers and freezers between service window and employee bathroom. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803325

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Upon callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: one moving under reach-in cooler under service window, one on top of reach-in freezer next to employee bathroom, one on wall under hand wash sink next to exit, and one running under reach-in cooler near exit. Approximately eight dead roaches observed behind reach-in coolers and freezers between service window and employee bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: No live roaches observed. Observed three dead roaches behind reach-in coolers between service window and employee bathroom. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801581

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802299

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708455

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708168

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780616

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are absorbent and not easily cleanable.
  • 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. Operator unable to provide proof of any training. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8564591

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed damaged and stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed 2 dead roaches behind friyer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed hood floors behind fryers soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed dishes inside employee hand washing sink.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Upon inspection no written plan was provided for time temperature control procedures.

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563461

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8563260

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Upon callback, 4 live roaches observed. 1 under reach-in freezer. 1 under fryer. 2 under reach-in freezers next to dry goods area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562334

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles through kitchen soiled and damaged. Repeat Violation
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Buckets of grease knocked over around grease receptacle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Fryer hood filters soiled with grease, dripping down wall. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning