GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT
121 SW 107 AVE UNIT 113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters soiled.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic containers not inverted on shelve at cook line. Employee inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature on hallway to the kitchen. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of sugar at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef bones stored on walk in cooler floor Employee placed the products at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed big spoons in standing water 96F next to rice maker. Employee discarded the water and placed utensils in triple sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters Soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room tempeture next to cook line. As per employee for 30 minutes. Employee placed the eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board heavily soiled with black mold like substance next to hand sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled bowls inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 food employees with no currently certified food service manager on duty.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels. 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 fried chicken stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for 2 days.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at the back of the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at the back of the restaurant. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
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 soiled with black mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside flour bag at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 bag on top of rice bag at dry storage. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Employee placed scoop on triple sink for wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table at cook line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Employee provided the sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 boxer of pork belly (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on hall before kitchen. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed assorted flavored powders inside plastic containers without label on shelve over hand sink at front counter. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for two hours. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored on shelve next to clean plates at cook line. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at the back of the restaurant. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand food processor stored inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the item.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand washing sink at front counter missing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table at kitchen across from wok cooked noodles 50 ( - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding) According to manager left open for about 39 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed at prep table at kitchen across from wok cooked noodles 47( - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils at hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored containers inside hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cans with drinks at prep table. Manager discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with chicken stored on the floor inside walk in Freezer. Employee stored box six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand washing sink at front counter missing sign. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table at kitchen across from wok cooked noodles 50 ( - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding) According to manager left open for about 39 minutes. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils at hand wash sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
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Phone: (786) 763-2008
Website: http://www.goodcheffl.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(3,978 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025