Las Chimis Mexican Grill

10043 Sw 72 St, Miami, FL 33193

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2022

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Las Chimis Mexican Grill. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2022. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Las Chimis Mexican Grill's record stops at Dec 12, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 18 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Las Chimis Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 18 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler.

22-02-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the mens room.

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in cooler and mens room.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cooking oil next to the walk-in cooler. The owner moved it.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the front counter area.

29-20-5

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at the cook line.

36-04-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area.

36-37-5

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 plastic container with sugar at the front counter area.

02D-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

36-22-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator Alfredo Gonzalez with training expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator Alfredo Gonzalez with training expired. **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 cooler ambient temperature at 49F, unit located in the kitchen area. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 51F. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 43F. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50F, at the time of the inspection observed technician fixing the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

14-74-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

38-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored not inverted or protected in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: At the time of callback inspection still observed single service containers stored not inverted or protected in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Chimis Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Chimis Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Chimis Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Chimis Mexican Grill.

How does Las Chimis Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Las Chimis Mexican Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Las Chimis Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Chimis Mexican Grill have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Las Chimis 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.

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