Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami
Last inspected:
9457 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33165Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami has received 17 inspections since early 2016, documenting 168 total violations—an average of 9.9 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring and widespread: employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 of the last 6, proper cooking temperature violations in 4 of the last 6, and food contact surface violations in 4 of the last 5. Time-as-control violations (using time rather than temperature to manage potentially hazardous foods) appeared in 3 consecutive inspections between 2023 and 2025. A fire safety violation on March 28, 2023 documented a marked exit blocked by a bicycle and mop bucket. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 found 33 violations (including 3 high-priority) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami last inspected?
- Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami had?
- Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami find?
- Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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 Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Don Chepes Mexican Grill in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Carriel (2023).
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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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