Delicias De Chavela
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
Delicias De Chavela has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. 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 seven violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Delicias De Chavela on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside non food grade bags. Inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Restest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handles soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor next to kitchen entrance. Operator placed at six inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
29-11-4
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding) inside prep cooler. As per operator since the day before. Observed flan (56F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler at front counter. As per operator since the day before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored inside nonfood grade bag inside white reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding) inside prep cooler. As per operator since the day before. Observed flan (56F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler at front counter. As per operator since the day before.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cocoa powder, sugar and creamer inside plastic containers not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tres leches (58F - Cold Holding); natilla (58F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products. Observed beef empanada (124F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (128F - Hot Holding) inside display warmer at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the products.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tres leches (58F - Cold Holding); natilla (58F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (124F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (128F - Hot Holding) inside display warmer at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sandwich press station at front counter.
21-04-4
47
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over washed tomatoes inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (116F - Hot Holding); cheese tequenos (126F - Hot Holding) inside display hot unit. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee turned up the heat on unit for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
47
Jun 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at toasts station. As per employee for approximately an hour. Employee placed product in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at toast station.
22-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front. counter
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside glass container without label next to coffee machine. Employee properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias De Chavela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias De Chavela on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias De Chavela?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias De Chavela.
How does Delicias De Chavela compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Delicias De Chavela most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Delicias De Chavela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delicias De Chavela have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delicias De Chavela 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.
How often is Delicias De Chavela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias De Chavela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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