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DON CHEPE'S MEXICAN GRILL

8901 SW 157 AVE, STE 1&2, Miami, FL, 33196

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
March 5, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
24
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (24)

  • 16-20-4Critical

    Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

    High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at three compartment sink does not reach all three compartments.

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bucket of read beans at 57F Cooling . As per operator less than 3 hours. Final beans temperature 42F Cold Holding.Operator placed beans in smaller containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser next to clean plates under nacho chip station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 36-36-4

    Ceiling tile missing.

    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top of dishwasher machine.

    Basic

  • 14-71-4

    Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.

    Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on top of ice machine located inside kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 36-22-4

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to kitchen exit door.

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 10-20-4

    In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

    Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in oven door.

    Basic

  • 21-04-4

    In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table across cook line.

    Basic

  • 33-11-4

    Missing drain plug at dumpster.

    Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled with dust inside walk in cooler. Additionally, a grease-soiled hose was observed attached to the grease tank located on top of the walk-in cooler.

    Basic

  • 33-16-4

    Open dumpster lid.

    Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.

    Basic

  • 22-16-4

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation soiled shelves in walk in cooler.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of beans and beef stew in the walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 06-01-5

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6 frozen rop bags of salmon being thawed improperly inside Rop bag. Operator removed from package. Coached operator the correct method. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 14-17-4

    Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed food residue on shelves inside the walk-in cooler.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with grease wall on the back of grill. Also observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink.

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled with food debris. Also soiled racks observed in the dishwasher machine.

    Intermediate

  • 22-31-4

    Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves on dry dish racks.

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5Corrected on site

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different container with mole sauce, marinated meat, beans prepared on site not labeled inside walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before. Coached operator labeling guidelines. Operator labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 16-03-4

    Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

    Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris inside dishwasher machine.

    Basic

  • 16-21-4

    Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher machine soiled.

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.