Chikitas
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Chikitas eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Chikitas is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. One door reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Stainless steal One door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
90
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside, then returned with gloves on did not wash hands and begin handling clean utensils. Advised operator who spoke to employee Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In Kitchen;cooked pork ( 108F - cooling) since 6:30am @ 9:09 am Item did not reach 70F within two hours See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In Kitchen;cooked pork ( 108F - cooling) since 6:30am @ 9:09 am Item did not reach 70F within two hours See stop sale
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Repeat Violation**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands at triple sink then proceeded to handle clean utensils and food. Advised operator
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster
11-27-4
43
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pan stored on top of hand sink. Employee removed the pan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...cooked pulled chicken, cooked beef, cooked beef in walk in freezer . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...cooked beef in walk in cooler. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food with mold-like growth. ....soft cheese in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. ....soft cheese in reach in cooler.See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked ...... Pulled chicken, beef , chicken salad, arepas in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not properly date marked. Employee properly date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...soft cheese at reach in cooler .. Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
61
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chikitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chikitas on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chikitas?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chikitas.
How does Chikitas compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Chikitas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Chikitas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chikitas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chikitas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chikitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chikitas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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