DON CHEPE'S MEXICAN GRILL
8901 SW 157 AVE, STE 1&2, MIAMI, FL 33196
License #2332076
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →DON CHEPE'S MEXICAN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 64 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 42 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 5, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [06-01-5] 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.
- [23-03-4] 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.
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser next to clean plates under nacho chip station. Operator removed.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of beans and beef stew in the walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
- [16-20-4] Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at three compartment sink does not reach all three compartments.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust shelves on dry dish racks.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table across cook line.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in oven door.
- [36-27-5] 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.
- [02C-02-5] 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.
- [22-02-4] 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.
- [14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on top of ice machine located inside kitchen area.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
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