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CHEF B GOOD FOOD

3085 JUPITER BLVD SE UNIT 4, Palm Bay FL 32909 · 3217467045

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 13 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507064
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live rodent seen coming from under dry storage pallet. Owner killed and discarded rodent outside
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025002205Jan 8, 2025Jun 2, 2025$400

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license from 2026 posted.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack over ware.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box with noodles and spices on floor under storage rack in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back wall over water heater has water damage.
Basic/36-24-5
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle and spoon in water at 89f. Moved to oven to bring up to 135f.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bin on dry rack has old labels on it.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer has slimy food residues on gasket area.
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink faucet leaking by, unable to stop water flow.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back doors have gaps with daylight showing. Back door by kitchen gap is bottom and seal on opening side. Back door in dining area gap at bottom of door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. One of six lights above stove burned out. Light fixture in mop room burnt out.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2026 · Awaiting lamp for mop room. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back doors have gaps with daylight showing. Back door by kitchen gap is bottom and seal on opening side. Back door in dining area gap at bottom of door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Passion fruit drink (20 each) missing label. Made on 18th. Operator will affix label prior to sale.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Light not functioning. One of six lights above stove burned out. Light fixture in mop room burnt out.
Basic/36-62-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door reach in cooler missing ambient thermometer.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and debris on lighting above cooking area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Had the incorrect test, needed chlorine testing strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
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. New employee of five weeks had not been given agreement, Astrid.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large three door reach in cooler used to store cooked food is not maintaining cold temp. Observed 53f.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Only use for unwashed produce at this time. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of oven and storage near the fryer covered with food debris. Reach in cooler soiled. Reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Flour under make table not covered with food in it.
High priority/01B-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 56f, cooked goat 50f, cooked chicken 54f all in cold holding reach in cooler. Operator could not provide temps from yesterday WarningWarning**
High priority/01B-02-5/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and make table soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking spoon placed in employee hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Operator shut hot water off. Operator turned hot water back on
Intermediate/27-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Had the incorrect test, needed chlorine testing strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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. New employee of five weeks had not been given agreement, Astrid.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sinks in both male and female restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near hand wash sink not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Once hot water placed back on there was still very low pressure in all sinks.
Intermediate/27-17-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Conventional oven door handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large three door reach in cooler used to store cooked food is not maintaining cold temp. Observed 53f.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones cell phone stored above food prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in back by mop sink has flaking paint.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Four dirty knives stored on knife magnets.
Basic/10-02-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Food utensils stored above cooling food with partial covering.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of oven and storage near the fryer covered with food debris. Reach in cooler soiled. Reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler with food plantains setting in it.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near fryer covered in grease and debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt stored in unmarked container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in 3 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table- pikliz 56 F F - cold holding; raw shell eggs 61 F - cold holding; - stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Intermediate/02D-12-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in 3 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Lemon juice and vinegar bottles Moved bottles to storage under table
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Oxtail
Basic/06-06-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Several utensils in bowl of standing water
Basic/10-07-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under Make table top, reach in freezer
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live rodent seen coming from under dry storage pallet. Owner killed and discarded rodent outside
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings seen in floor in front of stove 2 droppings seen on floor between door and prep table in middle of kitchen 1 dropping seen on pallet where dry goods were stored
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese in make table made yesterday no date mark Several Items in reach in cooler not date marked at time of arrival. Date marks were placed on all items by owner.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler under make table and 3 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach not used for dishwashing operator purchased correct bleach
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pinto beans and black beans, bowls removed operators educated
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat marinade Raw snapper over cooked pork
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ox tail and cooked turkey
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in the standing reach-in cooler
High priority/14-31-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink upon arrival,
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink
Intermediate/16-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Utensils by the triple sink stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site

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.