GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT

Name: GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT
Address: 11459 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 83.5

11459 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2337875

83.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GOOD CHEF RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.5 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 January 22, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 27 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 25 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on January 22, 2026 included 5 critical violations, 0 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef and raw frozen shrimp being thawed in an improper manner. Coached operator in the proper method.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over chickens nuggets inside walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust shelves inside walk in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table across the cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans inside walk in cooler also observed soiled gaskets at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a gallon of milk an a quarter container with lime wedges stored inside ice machine near the front counter.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker in a splitter added to the mop sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two squeeze bottles at cook line with no label.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knifes stored in a wood attached to the wall at three compartment sink.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 shell with cracks stored in reach in cooler across cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 46F - Cold Holding, beef - 47F Cold Holding at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator was put on the line at 11:30 am. Operator placed ice bath for both items.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above tofu inside walk in cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located at the prep table soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap under neath back exit door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles at prep table with no label.
[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 located across the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed several wet mops not hung up to dry next to mop sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dry storage area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop rice inside bin of rice.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table near the cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wiping cloth at prep table not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.

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