Don Chepe's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
19
Score
Across the available record, Don Chepe's Mexican Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 21 violations lately compared to roughly 13 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at three compartment sink does not reach all three compartments.
16-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bucket of read beans at 57F Cooling . As per operator less than 3 hours. Final beans temperature 42F Cold Holding.Operator placed beans in smaller containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser next to clean plates under nacho chip station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled with food debris. Also soiled racks observed in the dishwasher machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves on dry dish racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different container with mole sauce, marinated meat, beans prepared on site not labeled inside walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before. Coached operator labeling guidelines. Operator labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris inside dishwasher machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top of dishwasher machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on top of ice machine located inside kitchen area.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to kitchen exit door.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table across cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled with dust inside walk in cooler. Additionally, a grease-soiled hose was observed attached to the grease tank located on top of the walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation soiled shelves in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of beans and beef stew in the walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6 frozen rop bags of salmon being thawed improperly inside Rop bag. Operator removed from package. Coached operator the correct method. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed food residue on shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with grease wall on the back of grill. Also observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
19
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed dry food and dish racks soiled with food debris; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed on dry dish racks; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed exterior soiled; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ripped gasket in reach in across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ripped gasket in reach in across cook line; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at screen door in back of establishment; during callback. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed 1 dumpster on grass outside of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed 1 dumpster on grass outside of establishment; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled next to steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed microwave soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no plug at dumpster; during callback. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at time of callback; lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed in walk in cooler; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed in bar area; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed throughout kitchen; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp if 60F. The following foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pick de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); guacamole with diced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding). Operator began moving food to other cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment, needing breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed adult vitamins stored on top of reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 flying insects at bar, on top of counter top and rubber mat used for draining glasses and where bar garnishes are stored. Observed 1 live fly inside coconut for bar garnishes. Observed 3 live flies inside of floral arrangement located on bar countertop. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over salsa and onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and placed on another shelf for proper segregation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live fly inside of coconut used as bar garnishes. Operator discarded coconut. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line. Operator brought inspector paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp if 60F. The following foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pick de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); guacamole with diced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ripped gasket in reach in across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed 1 dumpster on grass outside of establishment. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled next to steam table. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat top heavily soiled. Observed hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
12
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (112 F - Hot Holding), stored by the flat grill, as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, Hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler containers with cooked beans, cooked beef, beef soup not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over steak in reach in cooler. Also observed raw chicken and raw steak stored over fish in reach in cooler at stove. Employee corrected food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at cook line,
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon bags in reach in cooler under stove. Operator was advised that they need to cut bags once they put bags to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn under stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of Beef soup stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed, bag of onions stored on floor near three compartment sink. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on stove reacing 70F.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler near ice machine.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand wash sink near stove soiled, **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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 throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of sugar at bar area. Also observed unlabeled bottle of oil on stove.
02D-01-5
32
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris and grease. Also observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on bar and cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
41
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 32 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 chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty plate and went to dining area without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Chicken (118F - Hot Holding), as per employee, chicken has been out since 10:30 this morning. Also observed Cold Holding: Shredded Cheese (60F); Cheese (60F); Pico De Gallo (62F); Avocado (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding). As per employee, items had been prepared at 11:00am. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding: Shredded Cheese (60F); Cheese (60F); Pico De Gallo (62F); Avocado (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding). As per employee, items had been prepared at 11:00am. Stop sale issued. **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 Cooked Chicken (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen, as per employee, chicken has been out since 10:30 this morning.Stop sale issued **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical substance stored with sauce containers in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris and grease. Also observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots stored inside handwashing sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at bar area. Employee replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar removed from manufacturers container without label in bar area. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen near entrance door. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf in kitchen **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food stored inside reach in cooler out of temperature. Employee was advised not to use it. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches under reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottler store on preparation table in the kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of stove. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all over the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease behind the stove in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves next to three compartment sink soiled with grease. Also observed shelf next to fryer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease and mold like substance at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on bar and cutting board in kitchen area near stove. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-03-4
8
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle stored in cinnamon/sugar mix.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on food contact surfaces.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef, salsa and beans stored in walk in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in ware washing area around 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in dry rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has a hole/tear above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored on cutting board at make bar.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of upright glass cooler to right of ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa and beans stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
39
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (112 F - Hot Holding), stored by the flat grill, as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, Hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler containers with cooked beans, cooked beef, beef soup not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beans in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a pink liquid not labeled on the ice machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several large pots in front of the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons in a glass at the kitchen entrance.
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several stacks of plates not protected in the ware washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above the triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole above the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the freezer across from the walk-in cooler. Observed behind the hood system.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a black plastic container with seasoning not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Chepe's Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Chepe's Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Chepe's Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Don Chepe's Mexican Grill.
How does Don Chepe's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Don Chepe's Mexican Grill most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Don Chepe's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Chepe's Mexican Grill have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Chepe's Mexican Grill 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 Don Chepe's Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Chepe's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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