Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats' latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar area hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed cases ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the bar area.
10-08-5
70
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach can opener blade soiled in the bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel inside of the dishwasher area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Rosangel Roque Gonzalez expired on 07/27/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee getting ice in a pan.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee using pan to get ice and then without first washing,.
08B-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath the cutting board in cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tostones in reach freezer not covered
08B-12-5
58
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart with tequeños , yuca, plantains,empanadas in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum seal machine without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants for chorizo, plantains, blood sausage, bacon on reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
03G-50-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of the prep cooler.
21-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a cart with tequeños , yuca, plantains,empanadas in front of the kitchen hand washing sink exposed to splash. Manager removed tray **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed vacuum seal machine without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants for chorizo, plantains, blood sausage, bacon on reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
03G-54-1
64
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to fryers used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for, Juliana Lagos expired 08/11/24,Elianny Dilimar Lopez Hernandez expired on 07/29/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on the walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood tray missing in the charbroiled grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces bottles no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
90
Nov 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid inside of juice/coffee area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles.
02D-01-5
61
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
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 Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats.
How does Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
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 five 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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