Aventura, Miami-Dade County

MR CHEF'S

18800 NE 29 AVE STE 10, Aventura, FL 33180

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Aventura
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 24347241

High Priority - Observed krab wonton stored directly in Nonfood-grade bags.

08A-05-6

Detail 24347243

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 24347246

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.

16-21-4

Detail 24347249

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24347245

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, sugar and salt.

14-11-5

Detail 24347244

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24347240

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 24347248

Basic - Lights in food food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

08B-38-4

Detail 24347250

Basic - Observed container of raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor in hallway, various containers food on floo in dry storage area and containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 24347242

Basic - Observed raw ribs thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24347247

Basic - Observed various kitchen equipment soiled with grease up and food debris.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24044842

High Priority - Observed raw chicken and various raw fish over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 24044848

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lo mein held at 59F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table. Per manager food had only been out for about 45 minutes prior to start of inspection. Advised manager and she moved to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 24044847

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24044844

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-38-4

Detail 24044853

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

21-04-4

Detail 24044850

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 24044845

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 24044852

Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area and various case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24044843

Basic - Observed establishment using a can and bowl with no handle used to dispense rice, sugar and flour.

23-03-4

Detail 24044846

Basic - Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.

25-05-4

Detail 24044849

Basic - Observed takeout containers stored on floor behind front counter.

14-17-4

Detail 24044851

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 23591901

High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 23591891

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags in walk in freezer.

03A-03-5

Detail 23591899

High Priority - Shell and pooled eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table in kitchen area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23591897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lo mein held at 56F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table. Per manager food had only been out for about 30 minutes. Manager moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23591900

Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-45-4

Detail 23591898

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

08B-36-4

Detail 23591894

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed duck stored hanging from dishwasher drainboard. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23591895

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods on floor in walk in freezer, kitchen area and dry storage area. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23591902

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

38-07-4

Detail 23591892

Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

23-03-4

Detail 23591896

Basic - Observed various kitchen equipment and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 23591893

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 23108069

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in reach in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 23108068

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board stored on top of hand washing sink in kitchen area, blocking access.

14-05-4

Detail 23108070

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

21-05-5

Detail 23108067

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining various foods in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23108072

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in dry storage area.

14-17-4

Detail 23108071

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-05-4

Detail 23108075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep table throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23108073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23108074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area and various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 22566783

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22566790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored on prep shelf at 56F - Cold Holding. As per chef chicken had only been out for about an hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22566785

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22566780

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 6 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no manager present at time of inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22566784

Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22566788

Intermediate - Observed prep shelves and Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22566794

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22566792

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22566787

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining prep table throughout kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22566795

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22566791

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

08B-48-4

Detail 22566786

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed prepping peas in dining room area. Advised manager and instructed employee to move to designated prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22566781

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22566793

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area and various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22566779

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22566796

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Manager moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22566789

Basic - Walk in and Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22566782

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris. Located throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22318061

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs being stored on top of various foods in walk in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22318055

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22318056

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area blocked by metal pan.

11-26-1

Detail 22318063

Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 22318064

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All provided by Florida Restaurant Association.

14-01-5

Detail 22318057

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of rice, sugar and flour.

51-11-4

Detail 22318059

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-45-4

Detail 22318054

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located on prep shelves throughout kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22318053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.

21-04-4

Detail 22318052

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22318058

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease.

25-05-4

Detail 22318062

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers and cups being stored on floor in dry storage area.

06-01-5

Detail 22318060

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located in 3 compartment sink.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

14-86-1

Detail 21610353

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various trays of food.

14-31-5

Detail 21610347

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.

50-17-2

Detail 21610346

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. Operator renewed at time of inspection.

31A-09-4

Detail 21610342

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap being stored in hand washing sink.

05-08-4

Detail 21610351

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-20-5

Detail 21610354

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21610348

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in flour and sugar.

51-11-4

Detail 21610352

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-05-4

Detail 21610350

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on prep shelf.

36-36-4

Detail 21610343

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at kitchen entrance.

08B-38-4

Detail 21610345

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 21610356

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables.

23-03-4

Detail 21610341

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.

22-16-4

Detail 21610340

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 21610349

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers and cups being stored on floor in dry storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 21610355

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Located throughout kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 21610344

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

05-08-4

Detail 20835916

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20835917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in flour, sugar and rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in flour, sugar and rice. Warning Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20835918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 20835915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 21

14-86-1

Detail 20815538

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various trays of wonton and krab ragoon in reach in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20815526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20815531

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths and cardboard being stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20815533

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20815527

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20815536

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in flour, sugar and rice. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20815525

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20815529

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20815537

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and ceiling tile soiled with accumulated dust. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20815528

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining various pans of cooked chicken. Chicken was cooling on prep table. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20815540

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 20815535

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed case of cut lettuce stored directly next to hand washing sink under soda dispenser in prep area. Lettuce exposed to splash. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20815532

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor throughout kitchen area and dry storage area. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20815522

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes were located between reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20815521

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20815524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris and kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20815541

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20815534

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed various cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20815530

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods being stored in walk in freezer and reach freezer uncovered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20815539

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20815523

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located throughout kitchen area. Warning

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 20376012

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags. Located in walk in freezer.

08A-20-5

Detail 20376009

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw shrimp in walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 20376005

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20376013

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 20376006

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle being stored in container of sugar, salt, rice and flour.

51-11-4

Detail 20376014

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-45-4

Detail 20376007

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves and prep table.

36-34-5

Detail 20376008

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

21-05-5

Detail 20376011

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth lining a container of cooked ribs.

08B-47-4

Detail 20376010

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of oil, bag of onions and various sauces being stored on floor in dry storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 20376004

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Located throughout kitchen area.