Chez Solange Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Chez Solange Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at unit next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager Cassandra Firmin and not proof of manager certificate.
53A-02-7
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 4 employees engaged in food preparation and not food handling certification for any. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation and not 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at oven all throughout kitchen prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cookline area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at at 3 compartment sink wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serving trays stored not inverted over 3 compartment sink rack.
25-06-4
39
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Goat meat, pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Forms weren't available. Provided new forms. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door in disrepair. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with cooked plantain on the floor in kitchen area. PIC put it on top of the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Good debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
50
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 chicken held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: On 1/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pork and chicken held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 chicken held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in kitchen area **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in n cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
67
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink inside the restroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler broken gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: On 7/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: On 7/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler broken gasket **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: On 7/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed reach in cooler broken gasket **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris and grease inside oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: On 7/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris and grease inside oven **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: On 7/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside restroom **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches inside an umbrella located under the front counter, 3 live roaches under the preparation table in the kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on the wall by kitchen door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on it. Advised PIC, he removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler broken gasket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris and grease inside oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches under the preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
45
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10-1-2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen area.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in kitchen area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chez Solange Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chez Solange Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chez Solange Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chez Solange Restaurant.
How does Chez Solange Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chez Solange Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chez Solange Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chez Solange Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chez Solange Restaurant 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.
How often is Chez Solange Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Solange Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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