Delicias De Chavela

14016 Sw 8Th Street, Miami, FL 33184

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Delicias De Chavela, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.

“Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Delicias De Chavela's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, staff removed it, washed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at establishment only bathroom used by food handling employees, also at handwashing sink at kitchen area. Staff provided new rolls at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test strips available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not dosp at establishment only bathroom used by food handling employees, also at handwashing sink at kitchen area. Staff provided soap at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents/returns at kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cooking spatulas stored between the wall and three compartment sink. Staff removed spatulas, washed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks not longer cleanable, staff voluntarily discarded the board. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gapped at rear door exit.

35B-01-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed several garbage bags at dumpster pad area, staff dump bags inside container. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior.

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drawing at handwashing sink at kitchen area.

29-20-5

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantain chips stored in to go bag.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef.

08A-20-5

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.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator did not know proper way to calibrate a thermometer. Provided handout with information.

53A-14-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment cup used as scoop in a container of salt at prep area storage shelf.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of beans stored on the floor on hallway.

08B-38-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of powdered sugar and spray bottle of humo not labeled at prep area storage shelf.

02D-01-5

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicias De Chavela last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicias De Chavela on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicias De Chavela?

Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited two 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 41 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 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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