Chuck E Cheese's 438

8701 Sw 124 Ave, Miami, FL 33183

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Chuck E Cheese's 438, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors not closing completely at pizza prep station.

14-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

22-20-5

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 machine sanitizer 0 pom. **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, cooler preparation area in front of the preparation sink. **Warning**

22-16-4

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 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 at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed hose connected at mop sink. **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food employee Giovanny employed more than 60 days, no proof employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed food employee Giovanny employed more than 60 days, no proof employee training. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**

16-21-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-2021. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-2021. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**

36-50-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuck E Cheese's 438 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chuck E Cheese's 438 on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chuck E Cheese's 438?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chuck E Cheese's 438.

How does Chuck E Cheese's 438 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chuck E Cheese's 438 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chuck E Cheese's 438's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chuck E Cheese's 438 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chuck E Cheese's 438 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 Chuck E Cheese's 438 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck E Cheese's 438 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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