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MIAMI CHA CHA CHA

2637 N MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-409-3936

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334908
Grade history
DEC 23
JUN 24
NOV 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019042021Jun 18, 2019Oct 2, 2019$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line not entrance of kitchen. Employee replenished it.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 75f at both handsink at kitchen.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing by walk in cooler and above dish machine.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
The state's own report →
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Employee placed label.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing by dishwashing area.
Basic/36-36-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with juice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Employee removed it from floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sick entrance of kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Observed no paper towel at hand sink at kitchen and bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen and bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with vegetables not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via mail to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in holding units throughout restaurant.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsinks throughout establishment soiled. Observed
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and pasta not date marked inside the walk in cooler. Operator date marked the foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop.
Basic/42-01-4/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.