HAMPTONS CLUB BY CHEF IP
20281 E COUNTRY CLUB DR, Aventura FL 33180 · 954-483-6557
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023010346 | Dec 21, 2022 | May 22, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over ready to eat vegetables in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on food cart next to oven. Chef moved to walk in cooler.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 62°F. However, all foods kept in cooler are kept on ice and at proper temperature.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon and raw tuna. However, menu does not identify that item contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. However, all foods kept in cooler are kept on ice and at proper temperature. Per Chef food temperatures are checked regularly. He also stated that Reach in cooler was ordered and they are awaiting delivery.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon and raw tuna. However, menu does not identify that item contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60°F. However, all foods kept in cooler are kept on ice and at proper temperature. Per Chef food temperatures are checked regularly. He also stated that Reach in cooler was ordered and they are awaiting delivery.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender cutting lemons for immediate service with barehands. Advised manager who instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves.
Observed raw salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. As per chef salmon was packaged onsite less than 2 hours ago and is only help for no more than 48 hours. Chef removed from packaging.
Observed raw salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator to print.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observe reach cooler with ambient temperature of 51°F. All food is held on ice to maintain temperature. Manager stated that they are waiting for approval to replace. Advised manager not to store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager is awaiting maintenance to repair.
Lights in food preparation, and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Manager is awaiting maintenance to repair.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored on top of quinoa. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. Chef rearranged.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas on floor in bar area. Manager moved to shelf.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in warewash area. As per manager light shield has been order and establishment is waiting on delivery.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in salad station.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. Chef removed.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in warewash area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.