El Chaman Restaurant

14239 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Chaman Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; El Chaman Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw swai stored on floor at walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on hot line

22-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. service station **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water, in 3 compartment sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Jun 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro in a no food grade bag in walk in cooler Person in charge removed the product and disposed of the bag. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over raw plantains in the walk in freezer.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a garbage can next to dish machine. Person in charge removed can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in prep reach in cooler grill line.

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled at ceviche station and salad station

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored ready for use not inverted in reach in cooler facing grill.

24-05-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Just above sink facing dish machine .

36-24-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers or upright coolers. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meats stored not covered in walk-in cooler

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Just above sink facing dish machine .

36-30-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler at grill area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a colander inside hand washing sink next to dessert station. Person in charge removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink at dessert station. Person in charge removed the item. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish being thawed in ROP package in walk in cooler p, Person in charge cut tips to allow air. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At three compartment sink.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled above ceviche station. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in kitchen area by three compartment sink.q

38-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces not labeled in reach in cooler, and cooked product not labeled in walk in cooler as well as reach in coolers in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 tiles in need of repeat in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chaman Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chaman Restaurant on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chaman Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Chaman Restaurant.

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

El Chaman Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Chaman Restaurant 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 El Chaman 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 Chaman Restaurant inspected?

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

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