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DAVES HOT CHICKEN

19151 S DIXIE HWY 24, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2338693

Quick take

DAVES HOT CHICKEN in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 9 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on May 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Inspector notes
12
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for cheese but no written procedures was provided. I emailed the form to manager.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Manager removed it.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves by the 3 compartment sink.
  • [11-26-1] 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. Observed 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 was provided. I emailed the form and employees signed it.
  • [33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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DAVES HOT CHICKEN has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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