Chef Flavas

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Chef Flavas. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The last inspection found 11 violations, up from two the time before.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: No hot water at the hand sink, provide hot water at each handsink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Dishwasher removed from the establishment, only two compartments sink available. Owner given notice to provide three compartments sink or replace dishwasher in kitchen food preparation area area.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing out at room temperature,thaw food in sink with water running sink open, cooking process, bottom of refrigerator, and finally cooking process.

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer inside uncounter Coleen,front counter area, provide thermometer.

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitized water when not in use, provide sanitize water for wiping cloths.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Damaged handle on the walk in cooler door, repair.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: No chemical test kit to test chlorine levels of the three compartment sink .

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Dirty commode inside restroom, clean.

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster lids open,lkeep lids closed when not in use.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dirty wet mops stored on floor kitchen food preparation area,elevate off mops off floor.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed lmisding shileds on light fixture kitchen area..

Jul 11, 2024

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) No test strips

1200-23-01-.04(5)(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Wrong hose

1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Flavas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Flavas on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Flavas?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Chef Flavas.

Has Chef Flavas's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef Flavas have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around 11 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chef Flavas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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