THE CHEFS
2100 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container, Togo plastic bowls being used for scoops. Observed operator removing containers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at sushi bars reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Observed operator removing pot.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven handle. Observed operator remove and put into dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed cooks cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice in a quart container without identifying label no lid. Observed operator throwing away rice. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with a soiled blade. Observed operator put in to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station and at hand sink next to ice machine, with no soap. Observed operator put soap at sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in between the restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed damage ceiling tiles by restrooms during call back inspection.
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handles for the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed missing handles on reach in cooler during call back inspection.
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed grease dumpster not on proper pad during call back inspection. Operator waiting for company to come out and move it.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed in kitchen outer opening without self closure during call back inspection.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exterior door exiting the dining area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed gap at exit door in back of dining room near restrooms.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for chicken flavoring on the cook line. The operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in between the restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 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 employee keys stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator properly stored the keys. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handles for the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the reach in cooler and a food prep table in the kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 72F standing water near the soup well at the server station. Observed in-use utensils stored in 77F standing water on the cook line.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in the kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Rear exterior door exiting the dining area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near the iced tea brewer. The operator properly stored the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 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 the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. Observed the bar dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over bottles of condiments in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sushi rice held at time as public health control time marked 11:00 not discarded at 15:37. The operator discarded the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed cooked sushi rice time marked 11:00 not discarded at 15:37. The operator discarded the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored with sauces at the front counter. The operator properly stored the medicine.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine blocked by a step ladder. The operator moved the ladder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dump ice in the handwashing sink near the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
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 ceiling tiles in between restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed ceiling tiles in between restrooms water damaged during callback inspection.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door on bottom of door by restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed gap on bottom of floor at back door by restrooms during call back inspection.
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting in walk in cooler not at ten foot candles lighting. Had to use flash light. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed low lighting in walk in cooler during call back inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed gaskets soiled with food debris during call back inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with black mold like substance inside. Observed operator cleaning shield completely . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 10 dead flying insects on top of shelving above prep tables in kitchen on line. Observed employee removing to go containers and other kitchen storing items off shelves, wash, rinse, sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in rinse section of three compartment sink in bar with build up of mold like substance. Observed operator cleaning out the sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in between restrooms. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several utensils in a Bain by back door, on shelf with utensils stored with fcs up instead of down. Observed operator removing said items and putting in dish, running through dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles missing on stand up reach in cooler in kitchen near entrance to sushi bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door on bottom of door by restrooms. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar. Observed operator removing ice scoop. Removing ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting in walk in cooler not at ten foot candles lighting. Had to use flash light. Warning
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken Breast (146F - Cooking) had cook put back on grill. Chicken Breast (168F - Cooking). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in bar area around and on beer taps. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook rinsing hands in a bucket of water then putting on gloves after flouring raw chicken for frying. Coached employee and operator on proper hand washing techniques. Operator removed bucket of water immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen on line. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked with a ladder. Observed operator removing ladder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing under running water in hand sink by backdoor. Observed employee removing shrimp from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with a screen divider by restrooms. Observed operator putting screen aside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on a food prep table near the can opener. The operator pro stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee backpacks stored hanging near packaged foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the backpacks. The operator properly stored the backpacks. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind the bar.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed a plastic bucket of vinegar stored on the floor behind the front counter.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 79F standing water at the wait station. Observed in-use utensils stored in 88F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the rear exit in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit in the kitchen not protected with self-closing doors.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
- 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of sanitizer. The operator replaced the empty sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 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 raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of windex stored hanging near packaged foods behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna advertised on the menu. Escolar is used in place of white tuna. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a step ladder blocking access to the handwashing sink near the ice machine. The operator removed the step ladder. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the rear exit in the kitchen. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 raw ground beef patties held for more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator stated the raw ground beef was prepared 3 days prior. Repeat Violation
- 46-01-4:Path to marked rear exit in the dining room blocked. For reporting purposes only. The operator cleared the path to the exit door. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in bar not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed Co2 tanks not secured during call back inspection
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed handle on reach in cooler still broken during call back inspection . Time Extended
- 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets at reach ins Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers during call back inspection. Time extended
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed handwashing signs at all but one (next to ice machine)hand washing sinks during call back inspection . Time extended
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers in sushi bar not inverted. Observed operator inverting them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed togo containers incorrectly stored during call back inspection . Time extended
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them in sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed black mold like substance on cutting boards in sushi bar during call back inspection . Time Extended
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in bar not secured Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing covered receptacle in ladies room Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler Warning
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets at reach ins Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to ice machine Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers in sushi bar not inverted. Observed operator inverting them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at gun holster in bar Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mops not properly stored at mop sink. Observed operator inverting them properly Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12/01/2023 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them in sushi bar Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine blocked with a step ladder Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with metal scrub pad inside sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand washing sink Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to ice machine, Observed operator replacing hand soap at hand washing sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only two employees with servsafe certification training. Warning
- 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 several items in walk in cooler prepped, not date marked over 24 hours Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).