CHIFA RESTAURANT POLLO DON JOSE
1427 SW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33174 · 786-351-2867
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef hearts inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected, no vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at front area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers at kitchen.
Walk in -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk walk in cooler door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed trough out kitchen.
Jun 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler fish filets (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with heavily accumulation of debris on hallway leading to back storage. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris under cart used to place dirty plates across kitchen entrance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sweet side chest freezer containing mixed seafood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed chest freezer door gaskets soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed electric saw, electric blower, electric screwdriver inside back storage. Observed unused flat grill next to washing area. Observed unused warmer on shelve over reach in cooler across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to exit door heavily soiled with food debris.
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler fish filets (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed quail eggs from a can, not date marked after opening. As per operator for a day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table by flip top cooler heavily soiled with food debris at kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside men's room. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, cooked spaghetti, cooked pork inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with heavily accumulation of debris on hallway leading to back storage. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris under cart used to place dirty plates across kitchen entrance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sweet side chest freezer containing mixed seafood.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior heavily soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed chest freezer door gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed sweet and sour inside container not covered at kitchen. Operator covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed electric saw, electric blower, electric screwdriver inside back storage. Observed unused flat grill next to washing area. Observed unused warmer on shelve over reach in cooler across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to exit door heavily soiled with food debris.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused flat grill stored on shelve across cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); boiled yuca (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked potatoes, cooked pasta, cooked pork without date mark. As per operator for more than a day.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handle soiled by walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Observed wok station heavily soiled with food debris. Observed shelves across cook line dusty.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored inside walk on cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom interior soiled by walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused flat grill stored on shelve across cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler across cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided the paper towels.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside ice cream chest freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated inside chest freezer at dining room.
Floor tiles missing at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date marked product.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice bag at storage area. Employee removed the bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on head band.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamin next to sauces on shelve at front counter.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef hearts inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying machine in disrepair at mens room. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date mark product.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Employee removed the bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stove oven door handle greasy.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over dry storage.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle at hand sink in kitchen in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in 3 white chest freezers at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of roaster soiled with old grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ice creams in plastic containers without label inside white chest freezer at front counter.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspiring and vitamins stored next to baking powder on shelve at front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold-like substance.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside white chest freezer at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth over dry storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream not segregated from public service stored inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in 3 units at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled in 3 units at front counter. Also hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspiring and vitamins stored next to baking powder on shelve at front counter.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched clean plates then bring to customers table without hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed ceviche, mixed ceviche and leche de tigre using raw swai fish. As per operator all the items are not cooked. Parasite destruction letter was not provided.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside nonfood grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, mixed seafood, rice noodles not date marked. As per manager items were cooked more than 24 hrs.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled with old food debris
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside white chest freezer at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth over dry storage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates stored not in a protected manner. Manager placed under shelves.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream not segregated from public service stored inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in 3 units at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled in 3 units at front counter. Also hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Observed mop sink not usable, blocked by coolers and stored equipment inside the sink. Mop sink not being used because operator is unable to get to the mop sink because is blocked by reach in cooler and stored equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked seafood mix not covered inside walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed cooking equipment, table saw in front of mop sink and back exit door.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oyster sauce, hoisin sauce in plastic containers not properly labeled, stored inside walk in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with unused cold holding units.
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