North Miami, Miami-Dade County

CHERY'S RESTAURANT LLC

12781 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami, FL 33161

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 6, 2026
City
North Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24281897

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked.

14-11-5

Detail 24281898

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach up in cooler without gasket in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 24281896

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris inside reach in cooler without gasket.

22-16-4

Detail 24281895

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 23926617

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23926622

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 23926626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23926619

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23926623

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door.

36-22-4

Detail 23926620

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water behind reach in cooler in dry storage room.

36-73-4

Detail 23926621

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23926616

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 23926618

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

31B-04-4

Detail 23926625

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 23926624

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket s. Repeat Violation

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

27-16-4

Detail 23478019

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 79°F at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Manager opened the hot valve under the sink. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23478020

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 23478017

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in preparation area.

14-11-5

Detail 23478018

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23478016

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23478021

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

32-17-4

Detail 23478015

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22989083

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves. Advised employee, she washed hands and get a new set of gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22989082

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in direct contact with cooked pork.

31B-02-4

Detail 22989081

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22989079

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to triple sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 22989084

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22989078

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22989080

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22617920

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22617924

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in it at front counter.

11-26-1

Detail 22617922

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 Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22617923

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey, pork held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler, Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22617921

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22106679

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. Poster was provided to operator

11-26-1

Detail 22106676

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. Form was provided to operator

14-01-5

Detail 22106681

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the rice bucket

23-24-4

Detail 22106677

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.top of the fryer greasy.

36-68-5

Detail 22106680

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood grease on it

14-69-4

Detail 22106678

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21725518

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. Poster was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21725513

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21725516

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

36-32-5

Detail 21725514

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, and ceiling vents soiled

32-12-5

Detail 21725512

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 21725515

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21725517

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21193448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 21193444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket turn/disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket turn/disrepair. Warning Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21193447

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen Warning Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21193445

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21193446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: On 7/14/2022 at the time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler Warning Time Extended

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21186948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Fish 62°F. As per manager fish has been in refrigerator for less than 2/hrs. Manager removed food and place it inside reach in cooler at front. Front reach in cooler ambient temperature 40°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21186949

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21186953

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 55°F Warning

14-10-4

Detail 21186952

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket turn/disrepair. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21186946

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21186945

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21186951

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21186950

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21186947

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease on wall by cooking equipments and by triple sink Warning

May 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 21084216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-13: On 5/13/2022 at the time of callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 21084218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-13: On 5/13/2022 at the time of callback inspection floor grease Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21084217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside kitchen. As per operator, he is waiting for Final inspection from North Miami City. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-13: On 5/13/2022 at the time of callback inspection Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside kitchen. As per operator, he is waiting for Final inspection from North Miami City. Warning grease trap finished. M waiting on metal cover for grease trap. Time Extended

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21001429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish 49°F on top of the preparation table. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21001430

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21001428

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21001427

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside kitchen. As per operator, he is waiting for Final inspection from North Miami City. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21001426

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Aug 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 20432628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection no chlorine test kit. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20432627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat front the previous day inside reach in freezer without date marked. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat front the previous day inside reach in freezer without date marked. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20432630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage next to restroom door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection Observed ceiling tiles water damage next to restroom door. Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20432629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20432631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn/ disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler gasket torn/ disrepair. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20432633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection observed broken tiles throughout the kitchen Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20432632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection observed read in cooler gasket soiled Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-05-4

Detail 20428488

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler in kitchen area and observed 2 live roaches on floor at dry storage room in kitchen area.

16-37-1

Detail 20428483

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

02C-02-5

Detail 20428493

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat front the previous day inside reach in freezer without date marked. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20428491

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damage next to restroom door.

32-12-5

Detail 20428486

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20428484

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn/ disrepair.

36-01-4

Detail 20428485

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under cooking equipments

36-17-5

Detail 20428489

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20428490

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases with food on floor at dry storage room. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20428487

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven.

23-03-4

Detail 20428492

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 20434043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: goat, turkey in reach in cooler held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: goat, turkey in reach in cooler held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Warning Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20434045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection no covered waste receptacle at lady's restroom Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20434044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken tiles throughout the kitchen and hallway to the restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: On 8/17/2021 at the time of callback inspection Observed missing and broken tiles throughout the kitchen and hallway to the restroom. Warning Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-15-4

Detail 20352021

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside nonfood grade bag in reach in cooler. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20352017

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20352016

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: goat, turkey in reach in cooler held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20352019

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20352023

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken tiles throughout the kitchen and hallway to the restroom. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20352020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case with unwashed vegetables in kitchen floor. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20352022

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on top of stove Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20352018

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Warning