3 CHEFS AND A CHICKEN
6601 SW 57 AVENUE, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 3052673011
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table Mac and cheese (127F - Hot Holding); as per operator less than 3 hours, operator removed container and placed new container.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since 11am more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since 11am more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, mashed sweet potato (123F - Hot Holding); Observed at hot box, black beans (97F - Hot Holding). Items less than 2 hours operator removed to reheat.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters either grease build up.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1.5 hours. Operator placed more ice and water into bin to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table Mac and cheese (127F - Hot Holding); as per operator less than 3 hours, operator removed container and placed new container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at drive thru prep area hand wash sink, to go plates stored directly next to hand sink and stacked higher than splash guard.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout. Employees cleaned during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in containers of rice. Operator removed and stored correctly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at front counter table in a tray of cut lettuce. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed at each hand sink and under front counter table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at front counter table in a container of diced tomatoes. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear storage area.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drive thru prep area sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice to cool. Observed at cook line a bucket of marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed bucket into walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above drive thru prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry storage area in buckets of rice, scoop handles in contact with the rice. Operator removed scoops and stored up right.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded card board boxes in dumpster area. Employee began to clean dumpster area during inspection.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees engaged in food handling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken,buckets containing chicken seasonings stored on the floor of walk-in cooler #2.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the female bathroom.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers located in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.
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