Chef Pepper

955 Alton Rd K28, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Other

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 1, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer by fryers. Employee arranged products according to cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Caramelized onions (129F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, 30 minutes. Employee increased temperature for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed Munster cheese with mold-like growth at walk-in cooler. Person in charge discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-07-4

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. Provided person in charge with reporting agreement forms and he had employees signed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charged provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 81F at male bathroom, run 5 minutes.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - 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. Observed no training for: Arlena Guevara and Delmis Ruiz. Hired more than 60 days.

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while frying food items. Employee put on a hair net to work. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored under hand washing sink. Person in charge removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor by entrance to kitchen. Employee moved boxes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.

21-12-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Pepper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Pepper on file is from Aug 1, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chef Pepper compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Chef Pepper most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Chef Pepper's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef Pepper have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chef Pepper means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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