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CHERY'S RESTAURANT LLC

12781 W DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33161 · 305.895.9033

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331952
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021038325Aug 16, 2021Sep 27, 2021$400
1--2016021259Apr 28, 2016Jun 2, 2016$400
1--2015022760Apr 14, 2015Jun 29, 2015$440

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork, chicken, goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach up in cooler without gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris inside reach in cooler without gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water behind reach in cooler in dry storage room.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in kitchen area.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket s.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 79°F at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Manager opened the hot valve under the sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in preparation area.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves. Advised employee, she washed hands and get a new set of gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in direct contact with cooked pork.
High priority/14-31-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom and in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it at front counter.
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 Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey, pork held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the rice bucket
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.top of the fryer greasy.
Basic/23-24-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood grease on it
Basic/36-68-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.