Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah
Last inspected:
4070 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah has accumulated 569 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Two disciplinary actions resulted in $800 in fines. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: in October 2025, inspectors returned on three consecutive days and recommended an administrative complaint after finding continued non-compliance. Proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and employee health policies are the top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: July 8, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
16.2
violations / inspection
16.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020033677 | $400.00 | Jul 8, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2020001784 | $400.00 | Dec 11, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections62 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections49 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
- Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah last shut down?
- Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah was last shut down on July 8, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah had?
- Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah find?
- Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah been fined?
- Chicos Restaurant in Hialeah has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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