Chuck Wagon Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Chuck Wagon Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 10 violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Chuck Wagon Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antacid stored on shelf above waffle makers.
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade towel/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel used as liner for container of cooked bacon and sliced cheese.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over sausages inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (79F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator opting to use time as a public health control moving forward.
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use in back prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back door next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Across from steam table. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
41
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and changed gloves without washing hands in between then handled clean utensils.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over chicken tenders inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw steak then washed hands with gloves on without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside containers of corn meal and sugar. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back door near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked across from steam table. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of egg wash stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Operator added chlorine for final concentration 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Observed employee forgot to put the eggs on the form. As per employee, the eggs were placed at 9:10am. Employee time mark the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Also observed bleach container stored inside handwash sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used on floor in kitchen near three compartment sink. Employee removed it and placed a clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee water bottle on preparation table near three compartment sink.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table near three compartment sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting above coffee machine in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exterior door leading to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and knife holder in kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths stored on stove in kitchen. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on cutting boards throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container used as scoop inside oatmeal in back storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dumped a coffee grinder scoop on top of wood attached to trash can in wait station and then reused it without cleaning and sanitizing scoop.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns 97F ( 7:30-8:00 )- (reheat 169F). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of bleach stored in sink on cook line next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- shell eggs (7:00-11:00). Provided establishment with written form to hold eggs at room temperature for 4 hours . **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in multiple areas. Cloths used on food contact surface at coffee machine, under microwave, under dishes at steam well, under plate under waffle maker and under cheese at make bar.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in cooler and freezer doors are not self closing. Both exterior wall near doors have exposed insulation.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. All 3 screen doors that lead to outside have multiple gaps. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hash browns and oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use through out cookline.
21-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of cooked bacon stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
35
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked eggs with gloves and handled clean dishes at preparation area. Operator was informed that he need to discard the gloves and washing the hands before touching clean dishes. Operator washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over French fried at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw hamburger at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (89 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to grill. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine bottles and sponges on the hand wash sink preparation area. Operator removed the bottles and the sponges. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the hand wash sink faucet at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on cutting boards at preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of baked potatoes and shredded chicken at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, items prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at beverage station.
36-34-5
Basic - Cooking utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed near ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck Wagon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck Wagon Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck Wagon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chuck Wagon Restaurant.
How does Chuck Wagon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chuck Wagon Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chuck Wagon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chuck Wagon Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chuck Wagon 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 Chuck Wagon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck Wagon Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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