CHEEN HUAYE SOUTHERN MEXICAN CUISINE
15400 BISCAYNE BLVD #118, Golden Beach FL 33160 · 305-978-3417
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting limes for customer drinks with barehands. Located in bar area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed cup with no handle used to dispense cooked rice and steeak.
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Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, after taking out trash without first washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in men's restroom and in ware wash area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Chef added.
Required employee training expired on 4/6/24 for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed cup used to dispense various foods throughout kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in kitchen area.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection 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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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area and ice scoop being stored in hand washing sink in ware wash area.
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 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of red build up in interior ice machine.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust/contaminants. Observed pan off chips being stored directly on top of trash can in kitchen area. Advised chef and she removed pan.
Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food of floor in walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of fruit being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk outside with gloves on then return to start working without washing hands and changing gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting limes for customer drinks with barehands. Located in bar area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knives being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense salsa.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food being stored on floor in front of stove. Chef moved to walk in cooler shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of take out cups being stored on floor in prep area.
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.