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DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL

9457 SW 56 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2336786

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 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 February 6, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 26 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 19 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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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 February 6, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 8 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
19
Coverage note
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  • •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero imported notes.
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Operator removed.
  • [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bin of raw chicken inside all in cooler cracked.
  • [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at the prep table. Operator removed.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two glass cups inside hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator removed.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils and sauces at the cook line with no label.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris inside kitchen prep area.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed onions and potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toilet bowel cleaner stored next to clean dishes at the dry rack station in back storage area. Operator removed.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed products in walk in cooler for proper thawing.
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DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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