CHUCK WAGON
7355 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · (305)261-9234
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a pack of romaine lettuce at second walk in cooler moldy and unwholesome. Operator discarded product during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored above food prep station in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) and diced ham (47F - Cold Holding) located across the cook line. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (79F - Hot Holding) near cook line. As per operator, product has been there for no more than an hour.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf used for pots and pans with rust pitting the surface.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in back storage area not secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves next to the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in ware washing area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ware washing area sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand wash sink near three compartment sink in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located near cook line with torn gaskets.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near ware washing area in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth used to clean flat top grill at the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near ware washing area soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles containing oil and butter with no label at cook line.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto-bismol and bottle of vitamins stored next to clean utensils on shelf. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product was recently made and has been there for no more than half an hour. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed female employee wash knife at hand wash sink located near ware washing station.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelves used to stored clean containers and utensils with rust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed kitchen and ware washing floor not smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil on floor inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near the front counter. Observed sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep station not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed POTATO SALAD (47F - Cooling); COLESLAW (46F - Cooling) at first walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Manager discarded product during inspection.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a pack of romaine lettuce at second walk in cooler moldy and unwholesome. Operator discarded product during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed POTATO SALAD (47F - Cooling); COLESLAW (46F - Cooling) at first walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Manager discarded product during inspection.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink at ware washing area 200ppm. Employee diluted solution, final reading 50ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area over front line station soiled with debris.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloth stored on oven handle at kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Employee separated containers to air dry.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice bin at front counter. Manager removed scoop from ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at interior entrance of second walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Observed shelf under flattop griddle soiled with food debris located at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at first walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at kitchen area window soiled with food debris.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under steam table soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind flat grill
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at warehouse washing area.
Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen and ware washing areas.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near chest freezer at kitchen.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oatmeal (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler 1. As per operator, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oatmeal (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler 1. As per operator, since the previous day. Observed ham ( 46 - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler 1. As per operator, less than 2 hours. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) at WIC 2. As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator lowered unit ambient temperature.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at warehouse washing area.
Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen and ware washing areas.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near chest freezer at kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed high chairs stored in front of exit door across from office.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at produce walk in cooler. As per operator, unit door was opened for approximately 15 minutes for delivery.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Operator diluted solution with water. Final reading, 50ppm.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at ware washing area. Observed hot water at 80F at front counter. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at produce walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket at cook line in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler near ice machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.