El Chalecito Restaurant

2113 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Chalecito Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Chalecito Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located t mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located t mop sink. **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 over raw fish stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Olga M Jimenez , 06/21/2019.

53A-03-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/ at the front counter.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on the ice machine is broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cabbage stored on the walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chalecito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chalecito Restaurant on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chalecito Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Chalecito Restaurant.

How does El Chalecito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has El Chalecito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chalecito Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chalecito 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 El Chalecito Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Chalecito Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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