Chez Joseito
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Chez Joseito has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Hialeah sits at 76, putting Chez Joseito on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Apr 9, 2024
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since Friday, as per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since Friday, as per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the outside handwashing sink with no paper towel. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers and behind fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the kitchen and outside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed eiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with rice stored on the storage area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles broken by prep sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed buckets with rice not covered in the storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. in the kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door with heavy soiled buildup.
23-03-4
45
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chez Joseito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chez Joseito on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chez Joseito?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chez Joseito.
How does Chez Joseito compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Chez Joseito most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Chez Joseito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chez Joseito have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chez Joseito 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 Chez Joseito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Joseito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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