CHUCK E CHEESE'S 438
8701 SW 124 AVE, Miami FL 33183
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016014298 | Feb 12, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors not closing completely at pizza prep station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath ice machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in dry storage area.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table next to mixer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
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. Observed Luis, Sergio, Hiram, Maria, and Rachel working over 60 days without employees training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license expired 10/01/24.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on preparation table near cheese grater.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cheese in reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at pizza station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry at mop sink.
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer 0 pom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, cooler preparation area in front of the preparation 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.