Chicos Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
27
Score
Going back to 2022, Chicos Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 17 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Chicos Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched face, continue food preparation, no gloves changed , no hands washed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing, and glove use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed shell tags not available, not on product, no receipts.
01A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a container with cooked beef. Operator stored raw fish container on shelf under cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed clams no tags.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by bread press garlic and oil mixture (55F - Cold Holding), out for 35 minutes, operator placed garlic and oil mix inside walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at prep area . **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bag with clams no tag. Operator discarded clams.
01C-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back prep are by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen wet towel under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above orange juice machine by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin cut pork and raw beef containers inside walk in freezer no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
27
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to the outside gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed back door to the outside gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Observed back door to the outside gap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed back door to the outside gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in storage room, 4 small flying insects on clean pans on drying racks, one small flying insect on top of cutting board at preparation table.. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 2 small flying insects, one at the storage area and one flying on top of cutting board at preparation table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen garlic and oil mixture (85F - Cold Holding) according to operator placed outside 90 minutes ago. Operator placed garlic and oil mix inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed at kitchen garlic and oil mixture (52F - Cold Holding) according to operator placed outside 3 hours ago. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to the outside gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed back door to the outside gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Observed back door to the outside gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed buckets with sugar , seasoning and flour no labeled with common names. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed buckets with sugar , seasoning and flour no labeled with common names. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container on top of container with cooked garbanzo beans. Manager stored raw beef on bottom shelf under, ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen garlic and oil mixture (85F - Cold Holding) according to operator placed outside 90 minutes ago. Operator placed garlic and oil mix inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced chlorine bucket Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in storage room, 4 small flying insects on clean pans on drying racks, one small flying insect on top of cutting board at preparation table.. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over potatoes inside walk in cooler. Manager stored potatoes on different shelf away from raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soapy water front counter no labeled. Operator labeled spray bo with content name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to the outside gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed buckets scoops buried inside sugar and seasoning containers. Operator stored scoops with handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen above grill lights no shields. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed soiled wiping cloths and replaced them with clean ones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on storage and ware washing areas, also soiled floor storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed buckets with sugar , seasoning and flour no labeled with common names. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on top of preparation table according to cook out for 1 hour at ambient temperature 75F Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering ceviche, no identified on the menu as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with window cleaner, and sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under shelves at dry storage area. Employee swept area, discarded dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door to outside by kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at utility sink at ware washing area missing faucet handle.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on storage area by walk in cooler and freezer, standing water on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter by juice station.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed wall at storage are not sealed or properly closed.
35B-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with raw beef, raw chicken, cooked bacon, and chicken soup no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box with frozen chicken thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, next to ice machine, according to cook out for about 90 minutes, Cook stored chicken box inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at storage and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal, and sugar containers no labeled with name at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
12
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: acuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
58
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef., Observed raw chicken over ham croquettes at reach in cooler. Employee stored raw food under ready to eat food at reaching cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at sandwich area. Manager coached employee on proper gloves use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sliced Ham and cheese stored in thank you bags at sandwich preparation area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at sandwich preparation area, fries (85F - Cold Holding) at kitchen, garlic and oil mix (90F - Cold Holding) next to walk in cooler, according to manager cheese out for 45 minutes, and fries and garlic and oil out for 90 minutes Operator put food items inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked bacon (112F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - unwashed produce stored over ready to eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler Box of green peppers. stored over cut lemons Operator stored unwashed produce away from ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at preparation area across from ice machine, hand sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with food residue at ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brushes in use at coffee stations. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed slice cheese sliced two days ago at sandwich preparation area no date labeled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Fabuloso at bar area not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large white reach in freezer the lid in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area, kitchen and storage areas. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and preparation areas tiles missing and disrepair, floor on disrepair inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at 80F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloths under cutting boards. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash without sign next to ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use container been used to store sugar at front counter. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils at front counter. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates on front counter not inverted. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to ware washing area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantain at prep table next to oven at walk in freezer area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mop next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored at preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled bar area next to juice preparation area, employee labeled sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a light blue cutting board at preparation area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at bar area not in order at front counter. **Warning**
16-13-5
7
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
19
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renew license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (66F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to steam table. Manager sided water to ice bath for rapid cooling. Also observed raw beef (77F - Cold Holding) on kitchen. Employee placed it inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hoses connected without vacuum breaker in room next to dry storage. Also observed at back preparation station. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared onsite not date marked on display reach in cooler at dining are. As per manager for more than 2 days **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed on coffee machine at bar area.
14-14-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both employee bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without handle inside bucket with sugar at under sugar cane juice machine at bar. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed through kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout bar area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle on single door reach in cooler at sandwich station. Also white chest freezer door in disrepair across employee bathroom.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. Also throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and grout at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to white fire extinguisher next to .kitchen entrance door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer across employee bathroom. Also observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In use spoon stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed big spoon stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on table at bar area. Manager stored ice scoop on clean surface top of clean plate, **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with ceviche inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. Employee stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded on dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to were washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on single door reach in cooler at sandwich station. Also observed exterior of white chest freezer soiled with grease across employee bathroom.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed roster pork, roasted turkey and cut lettuce not covered stored inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in bucket not properly labeled under sugar cane ice machine at bar. Manager labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
17
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by walk in cooler area on the back.
29-34-4
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.
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. Observed desserts prepared on site flans, and rice puddings, prepared two day ago , no date labeled. Inside walk in cooler cooked spaghetti, beef and roast pork prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler, and on kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area tiles cracked and some missing tiles on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored with handles inside flour, and chicken stock. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at storage areas lams no shield.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn flour and chicken stock containers no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at an ambient temperature in the kitchen area. Operator moved raw shell eggs to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black bean (50F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked black beans was from yesterday. Operator discarded it.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked food stored inside standing cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in the women bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in the kitchen and prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen and prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked beans stored inside walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans and cooked shrimp stored inside walk in cooler it covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located in the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket with sugar inside with no name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicos Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicos Restaurant.
How does Chicos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Chicos Restaurant most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Chicos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicos Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicos 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 Chicos Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicos Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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