Chef Creole
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Chef Creole stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in North Miami Beach average 72, so Chef Creole is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in it. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles by triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
82
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink at front counter.
27-16-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing by fryer.
36-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top the preparation table. Manager placed it in the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed employee answered her phone with gloves on her hands and comeback to the cooking line without changing gloves. She washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it, at front counter. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Grease on hood filters.
36-63-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on tops of the preparation table. PIC corrected it.n **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: On 6/14/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: On 6/14/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: On 6/14/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. Manager not present. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: On 6/14/2023 at the time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Broken - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: On 6/14/2023 at the time of callback inspection
32-17-4
67
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Broken
32-17-4
61
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave paint is peeling inside.
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing door in disrepair.
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Creole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Creole on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Creole?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chef Creole.
How does Chef Creole compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Chef Creole most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Chef Creole's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Creole have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef Creole means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chef Creole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Creole is inspected around three times per year on average.
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