Papito Chef

4960 Nw 165 St Bay 7, Hialeah, FL 33014

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Papito Chef four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Papito Chef's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 5, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle with not labeled. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.

36-73-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towel roll inside hand wash sink. Located at the from counter. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink located at the front counter, soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Sep 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papito Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papito Chef on file is from Feb 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papito Chef?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papito Chef.

How does Papito Chef compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Papito Chef most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Papito Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papito Chef have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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