CHUCK E CHEESES 725
18575 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SHREDDED MOZZARELLA (45F - Cold Holding); SHREDDED CHEDDAR (54F - Cold Holding At food preparation cooler. As per manager the Station was open less than two hours. Manger placed items in walk-in cooler to lower temp.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed Miguel M and Mathew A ( less than 2 months) Have not signed the food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided to manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet w hole engage in food preparation.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed tile floor missing grout in some areas of the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the dipping dots ice cream.
Mar 16, 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet preparing pizzas. Employees removed all jewelry.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored in a reach inside the walk in cooler not properly air dried.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in some areas of the kitchen.
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 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 chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer and it reach 100 PPM.
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. Employee placed hair restraint and then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands.
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 Lidia P. Working since 2024, Arabia M more than 2 months, Joshua G. since 2024. These employees do not have any proof of food handler training.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler trainings for Briana S, Angelina P, Melany Romero expired on Set and Nov 2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displays expired on 10/25.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle on preparation table next to the pizza dough. Employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored above preparation table in the pizza station. Employee removed it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet preparing pizzas. Employees removed all jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraint to the.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored in a reach inside the walk in cooler not properly air dried.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in some areas of the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer between the pizza station and the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on preparation table in the kitchen area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored above cheese in the walk in cooler. Employee placed food at the bottom and she will label the shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above cheese in the walk in cooler. Employee placed food at the bottom and she will label the shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the salad bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer where the ice cream dipping dots is stored. Employee cleaned it during the inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top off the ice machine. Manager removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal container not labeled. Employee labeled it.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored next to food in walk in cooler. Operator made a bin specific for employee items and set specific location.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior of reach in freezer located next to salad bar with rust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior on dishwashing machine. Operator had employee wipe it down.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak coming from faucet on mop sink.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SHREDDED MOZZARELLA (45F - Cold Holding); SHREDDED CHEDDAR (54F - Cold Holding At food preparation cooler. As per manager the Station was open less than two hours. Manger placed items in walk-in cooler to lower temp.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on kitchen equipment at preparation area. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at Food preparation area wearing a watch at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer located at storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Manager closed lid.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a lunchbox stored in the walk in cooler on top of cheese containers. Manager removed it on site.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
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.