Chery's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Chery's Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Chery's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 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: pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris inside reach in cooler without gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach up in cooler without gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
78
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket s. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water behind reach in cooler in dry storage room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter.
31B-04-4
50
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 79°F at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Manager opened the hot valve under the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it at front counter.
31A-11-4
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 Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey, pork held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler, **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
64
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.top of the fryer greasy.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the rice bucket
14-01-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood grease on it
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket turn/disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket turn/disrepair. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chery's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chery's Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chery's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chery's Restaurant.
How does Chery's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chery's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chery's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chery's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chery's Restaurant 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 Chery's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chery's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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