Cheto Grill

16615 Sw 117 Ave, Miami, FL 33177

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cheto Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes at 120°. According to the operator the item was cooked two hours earlier. Operator took food to the stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans at kitchen.

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Antonio Grande operator- manager with manager certificate expired 3-6-19

53A-03-7

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

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.

38-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an onion bag on floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

21-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheto Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheto Grill on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheto Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheto Grill.

How does Cheto Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cheto Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cheto Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheto Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cheto Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cheto Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheto Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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