CHATEAU ZZ'S
1500 BRICKELL AVE, Miami FL 33129
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to GM via email.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of handwashing sink at cook line. Chef removed trash can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine soiled at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at prep table where food is handled,an employee cell phone. Employee removed phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food prep not wearing a hair restraint.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw chicken feet stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter on second floor missing service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaging in food preparation while not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls at warewashing area shelf, wet nesting.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500plusppm) at warewashing area. Chef diluted solution to a final reading of 400ppm.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed a time inspection, no consumer advisory for oysters emailed manager oyster advisory. Manager printed out advisory and posted it during inspection.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 150) at kitchen area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter on second floor missing service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaging in food preparation while not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls at warewashing area shelf, wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. Chef removed item.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to GM via email.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to GM, printed and posted by bar area.
Dec 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers snapper ceviche. No letter of parasite destruction available.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooling on chicken. No written plan available. Provided written plan to manager via email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers ceviche and caviar on the menu, items not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed blanched chicken at downstairs walk in cooler not identified as raw.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over cutting board and ice bin at upstairs bar.
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers snapper ceviche. No letter of parasite destruction available.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blanched chicken stored over cooked octopus at downstairs walk in cooler. Observed raw sliced beef stored over diced onions at reach in cooler at front line. Chef rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pineapple rings (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per chef, product placed in unit less than 1 hour. Advised chef to remove product from double container.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooling on chicken. No written plan available. Provided written plan to manager via email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers ceviche and caviar on the menu, items not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory.
Observed some Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed blanched chicken at downstairs walk in cooler not identified as raw.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw clams and oysters, no consumer advisory posted.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over cutting board and ice bin at upstairs bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed upstairs walk in cooler fan cover soiled with dust. Observed hand sink at downstairs bar soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled at front line.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.