Mr Chef's
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
Mr Chef's has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “observed container of raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor”, which has been cited six times.
Mr Chef's latest score of 45 falls below the Aventura average of 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed krab wonton stored directly in Nonfood-grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, sugar and salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Observed container of raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor in hallway, various containers food on floo in dry storage area and containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed raw ribs thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Observed various kitchen equipment soiled with grease up and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
45
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken and various raw fish over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lo mein held at 59F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table. Per manager food had only been out for about 45 minutes prior to start of inspection. Advised manager and she moved to reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation counter.
35B-02-4
Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area and various case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed establishment using a can and bowl with no handle used to dispense rice, sugar and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed takeout containers stored on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
35
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board stored on top of hand washing sink in kitchen area, blocking access.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining various foods in walk in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored on prep shelf at 56F - Cold Holding. As per chef chicken had only been out for about an hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed prep shelves and Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ Observed about 6 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no manager present at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep table throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed prepping peas in dining room area. Advised manager and instructed employee to move to designated prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area and various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk in and Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
27
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs being stored on top of various foods in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area blocked by metal pan.
31A-09-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All provided by Florida Restaurant Association.
53B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of rice, sugar and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located on prep shelves throughout kitchen area.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers and cups being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located in 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
39
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various trays of food.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap being stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers and cups being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Located throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in flour and sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on prep shelf.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Chef's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Chef's on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Chef's?
Across the inspection record, “observed container of raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mr Chef's.
How does Mr Chef's compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Mr Chef's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Mr Chef's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Chef's have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Chef's 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 Mr Chef's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Chef's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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