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DAVES HOT CHICKEN

19151 S DIXIE HWY 24, Cutler Bay FL 33157 · 305.363.1750

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 2 visits since March 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338693
Grade history
MAR 26
MAY 26
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
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 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 was provided. I emailed the form and employees signed it.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for cheese but no written procedures was provided. I emailed the form to manager.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves by the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Manager removed it.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by the fryer and also at the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sink in the kitchen and also at both bathrooms. Manager placed the signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.