DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL
9457 SW 56 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165
License #2336786
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Solid Health Score
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DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 16, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located next to cook line with soiled interior.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as a shelf cover near cook line soiled and torn.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on top of white cutting boards located located across the cook line.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand wash sink located next to prep table. Operator removed.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser located at the three compartment sink with no label.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line soiled.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located near prep station with rusted shelves.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
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DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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