Miami, Miami-Dade County

CH'I RESTAURANT

701 S MIAMI AVE SUITE 339B, Miami, FL 33131

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Jul 27, 2022
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21224888

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21224890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener with accumulation of food debris.

16-03-4

Detail 21224889

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 21224885

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

13-03-4

Detail 21224886

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed most kitchen employees engaged in food preparation without hair Protection.

31B-04-4

Detail 21224887

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All kitchen employees hand sinks.

Mar 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-19-4

Detail 20945194

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee in the prep kitchen wash hands with cold water. Water temperature, 75-77F. Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 20945193

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above oranges. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20945189

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above cooked shrimps. Observed operator rearranged the food, placed the raw chicken on the bottom shelf of the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 20945196

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Walk in cooler: ROP cooked beef dated 3/16 and precooked chicken for chicken wontons dated 3/16: more than 48 hrs; no HACCP approved.

22-02-4

Detail 20945188

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the prep kitchen: can opener blade is soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20945195

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter by the pizza oven: boxes stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 20945190

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Water running for two running for two minutes: water temperature, 75-77F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-14-4

Detail 20945191

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Prep area: employee spreading egg wash on bread with a paint brush. Observed operator discard the paint brush at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20945187

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler in the prep kitchen with the pull out drawers handles soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 20945198

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Nearby the mop sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20945185

Basic - Food stored on floor. Prep kitchen: pans with raw ducks stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20945192

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20945197

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by the walk in cooler.

29-08-4

Detail 20945186

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water heater not working: no hot running water at three-compartment sink, hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Water running for two running for two minutes: water temperature, 75-77F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Dec 27, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 20747734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler and in the ware wash wash area in front of the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-19-4

Detail 20743871

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed two employees washing hands at the hand washing sinks with cold water. Observed the water temperature 82-84F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee washing hands at the hand washing sink with cold water. Observed the water temperature 76-80F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Employee washed hands with cold water. During the callback inspection, observed 3 employees washing hands at the hand washing sinks with cold water. Observed the water temperature 80-83F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment. Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 20743870

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 82-84F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 76-80F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 80-83F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20743873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 82-84F in the entire establishment. Observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 76 F-80F in the entire establishment. Observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 80-83F in the entire establishment. During the callback inspection, observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink water temperature 80-83F Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20743872

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-19-4

Detail 20712734

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed two employees washing hands at the hand washing sinks with cold water. Observed the water temperature 82-84°F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee washing hands at the hand washing sink with cold water. Observed the water temperature 76°-80°F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment. Admin Complaint

27-06-4

Detail 20712738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 82-84°F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 76-80°F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. Admin Complaint

51-14-7

Detail 20712735

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed outside bar with 2 temporary umbrellas in place over a section of the bar and not sufficient for proper protection. After consulting with plan review, operator must go back to plan review due to new findings on outside bar plumbing not proper plumbed. Observed 4 sinks at the bar: One hand wash sink with water and hard plumbed with unknown drainage source; 3 sinks that are used as dump sink with no water and bus pans are placed underneath as a catch basin. Informed operator that the outside bar cannot be open to the public until plan review is consulted and approved. Observed an additional hand wash sink installed by the pastry station not denoted on the plans with date of 9/21/21 that is installed on the other side of the oven, between the oven and cold pick up station. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed an umbrella bolted on the the exterior bar. Bar umbrella covers the interior of the bar. Operator is able to open with limited operation: closed beverages container only until a variance is approved in Tallahassee for the water potable tank. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20712739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 82-84°F in the entire establishment. Observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 76° F-80°F in the entire establishment. Observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink. Admin Complaint

36-24-5

Detail 20712737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20712736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks for the women restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks for the women restrooms. Time Extended

Oct 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 18

01B-28-5

Detail 20575485

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked ribs dated 9/29 stored in the walk in cooler.

12A-19-4

Detail 20575488

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed two employees washing hands at the hand washing sinks with cold water. Observed the water temperature 82-84°F at all hand washing sinks throughout the establishment.

28-08-4

Detail 20575476

High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system at the outside bar. After consulting with plan review, operator must go back to plan review due to new findings on outside bar plumbing not proper plumbed. Observed 4 sinks at the bar: One hand wash sink with water and hard plumbed with unknown drainage source; 3 sinks that are used as dump sink with no water and bus pans are placed underneath as a catch basin. Informed operator that the outside bar cannot be open to the public until plan review is consulted and approved.

02C-01-5

Detail 20575489

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs dated 9/29 stored in the walk in cooler. Observed operator removed the cooked ribs from the walk in cooler and placed inside the garbage can. Discussed with the operator the proper method for ready to eat food during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20575475

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in the kitchen, soiled can opener blade installed on a prep table.

16-37-1

Detail 20575492

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the operator provided chlorine test kit, the establishment is using quaternary.

27-06-4

Detail 20575491

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, all hand washing sinks, and the mop sink. Observed water temperature 82-84°F, water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20575477

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sinks for the women restrooms.

51-14-7

Detail 20575478

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed outside bar with 2 temporary umbrellas in place over a section of the bar and not sufficient for proper protection. After consulting with plan review, operator must go back to plan review due to new findings on outside bar plumbing not proper plumbed. Observed 4 sinks at the bar: One hand wash sink with water and hard plumbed with unknown drainage source; 3 sinks that are used as dump sink with no water and bus pans are placed underneath as a catch basin. Informed operator that the outside bar cannot be open to the public until plan review is consulted and approved. Observed an additional hand wash sink installed by the pastry station not denoted on the plans with date of 9/21/21 that is installed on the other side of the oven, between the oven and cold pick up station.

53B-01-5

Detail 20575481

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20575486

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the dry storage area: bowl with no handle inside a container of flour.

14-11-4

Detail 20575480

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water heater not working: water temperature 82-84°F in the entire establishment. Observed water running for 2 minutes at all hand washing sinks, three compartment sink and mop sink.

36-73-4

Detail 20575479

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the beer walk in cooler floor soiled with fruits and drink mix.

08B-47-4

Detail 20575490

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the dry storage area: buckets of soy sauce and cases of cooking oil stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20575487

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler.

10-14-5

Detail 20575483

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed employee filling ice buckets at the ice machine in the kitchen: 4 ice buckets were stored on the floor while filling the buckets with ice. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20575484

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sinks for the women restrooms.

29-07-5

Detail 20575482

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. After consulting with plan review, operator must go back to plan review due to new findings on outside bar plumbing not proper plumbed. Observed 4 sinks at the bar: One hand wash sink with water and hard plumbed with unknown drainage source; 3 sinks that are used as dump sink with no water and bus pans are placed underneath as a catch basin. Informed operator that the outside bar cannot be open to the public until plan review is consulted and approved.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 20477107

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole pineapples. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20477106

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by the desert area: observed a container with fortune cookies stored in the sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20477112

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. During the inspection, operator could not provide food handlers training for: Orestes Espinosa and Juan Carlos Ramirez. As per operator employed more than 90 days.

41-17-4

Detail 20477110

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the bar area: bottle of degreaser not labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20477111

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks by the three compartment sink not adequately secured.

08B-47-4

Detail 20477114

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry storage area: containers of soy sauce on the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20477113

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the inside bar. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20477105

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by the cook line: a container with plastic spoons with handles inside the cup. Corrected On-Site

25-17-4

Detail 20477108

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed in the kitchen by the cook line: plastic spoons with splatters of sauce. Operator discarded all plastic spoons during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20477109

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Inside bar area: three quaternary sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site