Fonda La Chismosa
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Fonda La Chismosa has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Fonda La Chismosa on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit 07-2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to manager. Manager posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cr
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to manager, manager printed and staff signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer in kitchen soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
64
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hand sinks soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork belly thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
47
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over limes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed exterior of rice cooker soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fonda La Chismosa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fonda La Chismosa on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fonda La Chismosa?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fonda La Chismosa.
How does Fonda La Chismosa compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fonda La Chismosa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fonda La Chismosa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fonda La Chismosa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fonda La Chismosa 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 Fonda La Chismosa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fonda La Chismosa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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