Chivas Burger

28864 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Chivas Burger appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; Chivas Burger is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed cooked steak grease accumulated under fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**

36-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed cooked steak grease accumulated under fryer.

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Did not observed. **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Did not observed. **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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/ Observed Flavio A. 02/05/2024.

53A-03-7

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Provided form during inspection.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Jun 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chivas Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chivas Burger on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chivas Burger?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chivas Burger.

How does Chivas Burger compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Chivas Burger most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Chivas Burger's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chivas Burger 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 Chivas Burger inspected?

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

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