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CHEF CREOLE

4200 NW 21 ST, GATE E, Miami FL 33122 · 305-899-2729

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335994
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter hand washing sink with no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of the the ice machine.
Basic/10-08-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in the establishment reached 74 F for five minutes.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Return visit Feb 19, 2026 · Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in the establishment reached 73 F for five minutes. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Operator waiting for new water heater Time Extended
Feb 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in the establishment reached 74 F for five minutes.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Return visit Feb 19, 2026 · Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in the establishment reached 73 F for five minutes. Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in four doors cooler since this morning.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in four doors cooler since this morning.
High priority/03A-02-5
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in the establishment reached 74 F for five minutes.
Intermediate/27-18-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angola Sejour expired 01/04/26, Taby Lin 01/07/26, Anna Joachin 12/03/25,Nelson Coronel Villa 02/10/26
Intermediate/53B-05-5
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. Observed kitchen four doors cooler ambient temperature 66 F
Basic/14-74-7
Equipment in poor repair. Observed kitchen four doors cooler ambient temperature 66 F
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside of the ice machine touching the ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the entrance of the kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of single-use of garlic, dressings, being reuse with marinated chicken.
Basic/25-32-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, water running for more than 5 minutes at 76 F.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, operator waiting for technician with parts Time Extended/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, according to operator they waiting for a new water heater. Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink Time Extended
Jan 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, water running for more than 5 minutes at 76 F.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, operator waiting for technician with parts Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink. Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment, water running for more than 5 minutes at 76 F.
Intermediate/27-18-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter hand washing sink with no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Light not functioning. By three compartment sink.
Basic/36-62-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers stored on the front area floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink at the front counter area draining very slow.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area walls soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside hand washingsink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a drink cup inside of the reach in cooler. Manager discarded it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 27, 2023□ 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. Ice machine no in use.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine no in use. Time Extended
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket inside of front counter hand washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. For all employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine no in use.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single-service containers of spices reuse with marinated chicken..
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation

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.