Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Compared to other Davie restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (115-127F - Hot Holding) ; tequeno (99-105F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp at prep station per operator held for thirty minutes. Operator reheated items and placed items closer to the heat lamp. Also explained to the operator had option to put items on time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic soap substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice cooker a bowl or other container with no handle . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to operator correct way to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of meat stored on the floor at prep station. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at flip top cooler cutting board. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath four burner stove. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
45
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed blood sausage (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); plantains (52F - Cold Holding) stored at single door flip top cooler at cook line. Per employee , foods stored in cooler approximately 3 hrs. Employee put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill. 2) Observed chorizo (57F - Cold holding) at prep table in kitchen. Per employee, chorizo stored on table for approximately 1 hr. Employee put chorizo in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed blood sausage 51°F cold holding, corn flour tamales 53°F cold holding, shredded cheese 52°F cold holding, plantains 51°F cold holding, salsa 52°F cold holding. Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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