Chontales Restaurant

11180 W Flagler St Ste 9, Miami, FL 33174

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chontales Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chontales Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler next to washing area. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

42-01-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tripe stored in Nonfood-grade bag inside reach in cooler.

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (90F - Hot Holding) on stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned on the stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room temperature over triple sink. Adviced operator to place product inside reach in cooler.

06-01-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in disrepair behind bar.

36-10-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind white chest freezer at bar.

36-24-5

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

42-01-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chontales Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chontales Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chontales Restaurant?

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 Chontales Restaurant.

How does Chontales Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chontales Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chontales Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chontales Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chontales Restaurant 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 Chontales Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chontales Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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