CHOTU
723 LINCOLN LN N BAY 114, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 917.687.1900
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt sauce (51F - Cold Holding) on the counter. As per the cook he put it approximately 20 minutes ago. He put it back in the cooler to cool it down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The cook removed it.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with rice on the floor. The cook put a box under the the plastic container.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the red cutting board soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. The cook put it on a shelf.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with different color liquids not labeled and a squeeze bottle containing a green liquid not labeled.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 Shivom has been working for approximately 4 months.
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 provided via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with different color liquids not labeled and a squeeze bottle containing a green liquid not labeled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with a red liquid not labeled throughout.
Feb 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Siva Jada working with no certificate.
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside of handsink located next to steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Siva Jada working with no certificate.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched face while reheating ground beef. Coached operator on hand washing procedures.
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink obstructed by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker.
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. Provided operator with employee reporting responsibilities agreement and he had it signed during inspection.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not aware of proper cold water thermometer calibration. Coached person in charge in correct procedure.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor near point of sale. Operator removed products from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service carry out boxes not stored inverted near kitchen entrance. Single service carry out boxes were properly stored.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service forks not presented so that only handles are touched at front counter. Operator inverted forks.
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.