Dominican Chimi Miami

2517 Nw 21 Terr, Miami, FL 33142

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dominican Chimi Miami has been inspected six times since 2023. Dominican Chimi Miami was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Dominican Chimi Miami trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken inside reach in freezer no date marking. Operator placed labels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor next to cook line.

08B-38-4

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

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

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

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Establishment has with no potable running water. **Warning**

27-12-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling around light closer to service window soiled **Warning**

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dominican Chimi Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dominican Chimi Miami on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dominican Chimi Miami?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dominican Chimi Miami.

How does Dominican Chimi Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dominican Chimi Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dominican Chimi Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dominican Chimi Miami have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dominican Chimi Miami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dominican Chimi Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dominican Chimi Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.

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