CHEVRE- THE WORLD'S FINEST CHEESE HOUSE
1295 CORAL WAY STE 1, Miami FL 33145 · 305-215-5916
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above pistachio cheesecake. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for for the storage of food.
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding)at ambient temperature at cook line, as per manager approximate 2 hours prior.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixture blade soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not labeled at cook line.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate19 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed penne (48F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (49F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across cook line. Per cook, pastas were cooked and prepped yesterday. The cook discarded the food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked penne (48F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (49F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across cook line. Per cook, pastas were prepped and cooked yesterday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza cutter and knives soiled with food debris stored on knife board on wall. Also observed meat slicer and can opener soiled.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of the reach in coolers and freezer at the kitchen area and at front prepping area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings and vents in kitchen and front area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed in-use tongs and scoops stored on top of wiping cloths.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at the hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and at the handwash sink at the front area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an open personal Dunkin' Donuts drink and water bottle inside reach in cooler in and also observed personal water bottle stored on prep counter at the front area pizza making station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen and from pizza making areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, also stored on the floor cases of plastic bottled sprite and coke at the front area.
Light not functioning. Observed no lighting inside the reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with black like substance the kitchen light switches near kitchen entrance and at the exit door. Observed soiled exterior vents of the cold holding units in the kitchen, soiled the hand soap containers in the kitchen and front area.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw calamari unprotected and uncovered inside the reach freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in the kitchen area and front pizza making station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to dishwasher and was next to exit door where oils and the mise en place of spices are being stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles and a food pan with white substance not labeled at the cook line.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection 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 not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases with cheese cakes stored on the floor.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a dry wiping cloth used as liner over lettuce, in the reach in cooler located at front counter.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in freezer observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with thank you bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in freezer located at kitchen observed raw shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding); raw seafood mix (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cheese Ravioli (65F - Cold Holding), as per operator the freezer broke around 3:00am this morning. Operator discarded food on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's cup stored on the slicer machine located on top of the under counter cooler at front line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 86F. Operator discarded water.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair not maintaining food in proper temperature, unit located at cook line. At the time of the inspection operator had bought a new unit and transferred all the food to the new freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooktop burners with old food and grease buildup. Observed storage shelf surface soiled, located above the fryers at cook line. Observed exterior of prep cooler at kitchen entrance soiled. Observed ice machine gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall along the cook line and ware washing area stained.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the upright reach in freezer located at prep area observed raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks, not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese pizza slices maintain under time control no time marked, as per employee held less than 2 hours. Operator marked pizza slices on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored on prep cutting board at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler gasket torn, located at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink at cook line soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Safe Staff Vicente Mora expired 7/24/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer solution not labeled at 3 compartment sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup used as scoop in sauce container on front line reach in cooler. Also observed bowl used as scoop in bread crumb container.
Counter top fan soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed. Counter top fan soiled with accumulated dust at front counter.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in kitchen cove molding missing next to dish mashing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at back cooler reach in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small screw holes in wall by dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic dish rack soiled with grease and mold like substance. Also observed both hand washing sinks soiled with mold like substance and old food residue. Observed grease build up on hood system. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled with old food.
Observed gap at back door. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 6 high priority.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
6 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented. Manager removed from kitchen to return to purveyor.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch and package ready to eat food after touching cell phone, stapler, telephone and pens. Coached employee on proper method.
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 touching ready to eat sliced pizza bare handed. Informed manager that employee cannot touch ready to eat food with bare hands unless food is reheated to 145F or above for immediate service.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee touching ready to eat sliced pizza bare handed. Informed manager that employee cannot touch ready to eat food with bare hands unless food is reheated to 145F or above for immediate service.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold holding at back reach in cooler Marinated raw chicken at 49F, Cooked chicken strips at 46F, Breaded chicken breast at 44F and Cooked ground beef at 46F. As per operator, stored in unit since day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding at back reach in cooler, Marinated raw chicken at 49F, Cooked chicken strips at 46F, Breaded chicken breast at 44F and Cooked ground beef at 46F. As per operator, stored in unit since day prior. Informed operator to discard food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed ice machine gasket soiled. Observed employee remove bucket of bread crumbs from floor and place directly on food contact surface.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control without written procedures. Coached manager proper method and provided via email time a as a public health control form. Manager completed form on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of lasagne not date marked in reach in cooler at back kitchen. As per chef stored since the day prior.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Safe Staff Vicente Mora expired 7/24/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer solution not labeled at 3 compartment sink area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed outside of dishwashing machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup used as scoop in sauce container on front line reach in cooler. Also observed bowl used as scoop in bread crumb container.
Counter top fan soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed. Counter top fan soiled with accumulated dust at front counter.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in kitchen cove molding missing next to dish mashing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut mark grooves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water on preparation table at front counter.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 5 containers of food and 3 jugs of liquid for employees stored with restaurant food. Employee removed food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone on shelf above prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at back cooler reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of bread crumbs stored on floor at back kitchen. Chef removed container from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small screw holes in wall by dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from bread oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic dish rack soiled with grease and mold like substance. Also observed both hand washing sinks soiled with mold like substance and old food residue. Observed grease build up on hood system. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled with old food.
Observed gap at back door. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 3 cardboard cases of paper bags stored on floor. Coached employee on proper placement items.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dish machine and at sauté station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pan of lasagne not labeled in reach in cooler at back kitchen. As per chef since day prior. Observed working container of mustard not labeled at shelf at front counter. Observed container of bread crumbs not labeled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. New chlorine hooked up to machine and primed, tested at 100ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return from outside, begin handling clean dishes, no hand wash. Discussed with employee, employee wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked meat balls. Employee moved eggs to bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of mixer head soiled. Food debris/ residue on slicer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certificate observed at this location. Employees at establishment state manager is Rene Ruiz.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips provided dirty/discolored.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink and at kitchen hand wash sink. No soap at front counter wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 cooks and 1 server at time of inspection, hired over 60 days. 1 employee produced expired food handler card.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket areas soiled on all reach in cooler.
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