Amy La Chapina

1460 N Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Amy La Chapina has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Amy La Chapina is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for cooked macaroni at front counter and no No written procedures available for use of TPHC. Operator filled out form.

03F-10-5

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining water at hand sink across the three compartment sink.

29-19-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at three compartment sink.

36-03-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

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

13-03-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened soda inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed the soda. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls used as scoop inside beans and flour Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handler touching the sugar. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon inside standing water next to the rice cooker at 78°F. Employee was advised to removed water, water needs to reached 135°F or above.

10-07-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta y tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked Sunday. That discarded the foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation table at the kitchen area.

21-04-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on the hall next to the grill. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.

21-12-4

Jul 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac.vents soiled with accumulation of grease.

36-34-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on hall next to the grill.

38-07-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at the walk in freezer.

38-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amy La Chapina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amy La Chapina on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amy La Chapina?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amy La Chapina.

How does Amy La Chapina compare to other restaurants in Florida City?

Amy La Chapina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.

Has Amy La Chapina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amy La Chapina have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amy La Chapina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Amy La Chapina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amy La Chapina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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