Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
95
Score
Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats' latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator found decal and placed on food truck window.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
95
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen spoons in standing water at 120F near the prep table. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed blood sausages at 54F, tamales 52F, cachapas 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler. As per person in charge for more than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed cut tomatoes at 46F; diced ham 48F all cold holding at preparation reach in cooler. As per operator, for 5 hours. raw beef 38F Cheese 43F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. As per employee, for 1 hour prior. Employee increased the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed whole cooked chicken at 124F, cooked leg quarter at 112F hot holding at hot box. As per person in charge, for 1 hour. Advised person in charge to reheat product to 165F. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed blood sausages at 54F, tamales 52F, cachapas 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler. As per person in charge for more than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of mobile unit, single service trays and cups at storage shed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed all single service items removed from storage shed. **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside of mobile unit, 1 storage shed with reach in chest freezer and reach in cooler containing yuca, tamales, cassava, raw beef patties and produce. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed reach in cooler, reach in freezer and dry storage removed from storage shed. **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
50
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane stored on preparation table near sauces.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. As per employee, for 1 hour prior. Employee increased the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup and sponges inside hand wash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
51-23-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. As per employee, mobile unit is obtaining and disposing water from parking location, not an approved commissary.
51-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of mobile unit, single service trays and cups at storage shed.
25-11-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside of mobile unit, 1 storage shed with reach in chest freezer and reach in cooler containing yuca, tamales, cassava, raw beef patties and produce.
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
24-24-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed outside of mobile unit inside storage shed, dry storage shelves with cans of hearts of palm, caramel, griddle spray, seasonings and single service sauces.
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service trays stored on floor at storage shed.
25-05-4
22
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats 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 Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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