Chabella Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Chabella Mexican Restaurant 16 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment has no power in the kitchen area. At time of the inspection establishment is closed and the kitchen area has no power due to a sustained fire.
51-03-4
High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Kitchen area sustained damaged from fire.
51-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed kitchen ceiling missing due to fire damage.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen ceiling missing due to fire damage
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of the flat grills.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed kitchen light shields damaged due to fire.
38-01-4
61
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the front counter service area of fruit pulp inside hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed horchata prepared onsite not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the entrance of the walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in storage container, all in freezer, walk in cooler soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing the kitchen cook line .
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef stored on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat, charbroiled grill with heavy soiled, observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the service area sugar container not covered. Observed in reach in freezer breaded chicken, breaded shrimp, shrimp spring rolls not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed prepared pork belly being thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in the service area sugar container not labeled, Observed horchata prepared onsite not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator used quaternary test kit, instead of chlorine test kit - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator used quaternary test kit, instead of chlorine test kit **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angela Sideregts expired 07/26/2024, - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angela Sideregts expired 07/26/2024, **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers one running at 62 F empty, two doors coolers next to the other one at 62 F with tortillas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers one running at 46 F empty, two doors coolers next to the other one at 62 F with tortillas. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef Empanadas (57 F - Cold Holding) hamburger patties (55 F - Cold Holding) beans (55 F - Cold holding ); inside of the reach in cooler according to the chef for more than four hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Empanadas (57 F - Cold Holding) hamburger patties (55 F - Cold Holding) beans (55 F - Cold holding ); inside of the reach in cooler according to the chef for more than four hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator used quaternary test kit, instead of chlorine test kit
16-32-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angela Sideregts expired 07/26/2024,
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers one running at 62 F empty, two doors coolers next to the other one at 62 F with tortillas.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans, sodas stored on the floor on outside storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
39
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in cooler with pans, bowls, plastic bags.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling dripping into garbage can
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior ovens soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water.
06-01-5
58
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed inside of the oven soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed one clean plastic container with old label **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on server handwashing sink. Employee put paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp no covered inside of the reach in cooler. Manager covered shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors cooler no in use.
14-11-5
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered at the front area hand washing sink.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter area. Manager labeled container.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed four doors cooler running at 60 F, prep cooler running at 64 F
14-74-7
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs.
51-14-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter area hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at prep cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocado stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
64
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chabella Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chabella Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chabella Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chabella Mexican Restaurant.
How does Chabella Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Chabella Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Chabella Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chabella Mexican Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chabella Mexican Restaurant 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 Chabella Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chabella Mexican Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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