DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL
9457 SW 56 ST, Miami, FL, 33165
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 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 raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave near cook line with door handle covered in food debris.
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer near prep table with torn gaskets.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located next to cook line with soiled interior.
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 walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line soiled.
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located near prep station with rusted shelves.
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as a shelf cover near cook line soiled and torn.
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 wall located behind black microwave heavily soiled.
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 two wet wiping cloths on top of white cutting boards located located across the cook line.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand wash sink located next to prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink located next to prep in prep room.
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser located at the three compartment sink with no label.
Intermediate
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.