Chlew
9531 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338666
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee engaged in food preparation putting gloves on and not washing hands at front counter. Employee removed gloves and washed hands at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed no probe thermometer provided at the time of inspection.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Ariel N., Alex L. and Jesus G. As per operator hired over 2 month ago.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting board with cut marks on top of reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not in sanitizing solution. Operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled next to three compartment sink at front counter.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.