CHEZ JOSEITO
496 E 9 ST, Hialeah FL 33010
Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $3,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022025644 | Apr 26, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $800 |
| 1--2022009612 | Feb 22, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2022001906 | Sep 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | $600 |
| 1--2021007532 | Jan 7, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2019035174 | May 29, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2018037452 | Jun 14, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2017007354 | Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | $400 |
| 1--2015041142 | Aug 24, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handouts.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steaks over cooked white rice stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new paper towels roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pork held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and car keys on top of prep table, located at front counter. Employee removed items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed vegetable walk in cooler floor soiled.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stoves with heavy soiled
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All coolers door gasket and walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food Preparation and where is needed.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since Friday, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since Friday, as per operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the outside handwashing sink with no paper towel. Operator placed new roll.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers and behind fan soiled.
Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the kitchen and outside reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
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.