Chicha Hut

204 W Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, FL 33570

Other

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, Chicha Hut has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Ruskin average 75, so Chicha Hut trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over rice in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on shelf above food items.

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130 F on stove top. Operator began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery dead in paper towel dispenser.

31B-05-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 91 F, operator emptied water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut leafy greens in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 119 F on flat top.

03B-01-6

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.

02D-01-5

Jun 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicha Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicha Hut on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicha Hut?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicha Hut.

How does Chicha Hut compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Chicha Hut most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Chicha Hut's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chicha Hut have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chicha Hut 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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