Fritanga La Chavala
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Fritanga La Chavala has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Fritanga La Chavala was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Fritanga La Chavala on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cuajada cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (50F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed enchiladas, sweet plantains, fried cheese, blood sausage on steam table no time marked. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator asked the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over portion cabbage salad inside cooler drawers. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on front counter. As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on front counter. As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Juana Galeano on 1/25/26. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Operator provided the paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with rice at kitchen. Operator placed the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
33
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed homemade sour cream dating 3/4/25 exceeding 7 days after preparation inside reach in cooler at prep area.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade sour cream dating 3/4/25 exceeding 7 days after preparation inside reach in cooler at prep area.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crumbled chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products. Observed cheese block (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator door is constantly open, for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product I another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pork, enchiladas, fried cheese, sweet plantains, blood sausage and grilled chicken not time marked. As per operator for an hour. Operator property marked products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (96F - Hot Holding) on steam table as per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Operator took plantains to stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed shut off at employee handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator shut on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container and beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink. Also observed in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
25
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Coleslaw salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed in steam table cooked pork, enchiladas, fried cheese, sweet plantains, blood sausage and grilled chicken without time mark. As per employee for less than 4hrs. Employee time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamal (128F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed on stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade blood sausage, cheese, and Lethe agria without time mark inside display cold unit at front t counter. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee started to date mark during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on cans and cups on dry foods storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice and sugar containers with handle in contact with product at storage area.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in display cold holding unit at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
32
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed plan review application was submitted. As per Robin Shuler, Government Operations Consultant II they are still missing information and they were asked to submit the information. Approval is still pending. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bag used to cover gallo pinto rice while cooking. Employee removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pre cooked enchiladas inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Manager properly arranged enchiladas over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. **Warning**
03C-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee it was inside for more than a day. Manager discarded the products Also observed cream spread (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee since the day before. Manager started to discard the products. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee it was inside for more than a day. Manager discarded the products. Also observed cream spread (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee since the day before. Manager started to discard the products.**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed enchiladas, blood sausage, cooked pork, fried cheese, cooked chicken, enchiladas did not have time mark. As per manager for two hours. Manager properly marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made leche agria without label inside reach in cooler across silver freezer at kitchen. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white bucket inside hand sink at kitchen. Also observed employee washing bowl at hand sink. Coached employee on proper hand sink uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line cheese inside reach in freezer at storage area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to sauces on dry storage shelves at kitchen.**Warning** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting next to triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer across silver freezer at kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside display reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelve under steam table. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains (63F -Cold Holding) thawing at room temperature as per manager for 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed raw chicharron (64 - Cold Holding) thawing under hot water at triple sink. As per manager for 2 hours. Employee charge to cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-07-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 cloths on preparation table across cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on shelve under preparation table across cook line. Employee added chlorine and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. **Warning**
14-06-4
15
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection verified onBase for plan review, as of 2/14/2024 there were no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed water at 77F on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed on ceil trough out establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed utility lines are unnecessarily exposed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles removed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
64
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pork (120F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (120F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager 2 hours prior. Manager took food to to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed at steam table cooked chicken (135F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (119F - Hot Holding); fried beef enchiladas (112F - Hot Holding; fried cheese (117F - Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale still no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed on ceil trough out establishment. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
50
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored inside nonfood grade bag. Manager replaced items into a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee change task no hands wash before putting new gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pork (120F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (120F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager 2 hours prior. Manager took food to to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink located next to exit back door. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service items stored on floor at back storage area. Also observed orange juice, seasoning, achiote and plantains stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside cooler next to front counter hand wash sink. Employee removed the handle from the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen plantains and raw turkey thawing at room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornflour container without label on shelve under prep table next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm); Manager diluted solution .Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored cooked rice in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked shredded beef,beef stew and cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler. Manager dated during inspection.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (127F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding) as per Manager approximately 2.5 hours. Manager moved and reheated during inspection.
03B-01-6
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups inside front hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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 form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed removed ceiling tiles in kitchen area. As per manager ceiling tiles are replacing in the following days.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean knives stored in soiled drawer in kitchen area.
24-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in kitchen area. As per manager walls are being repaired in the following days.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored under grill.
10-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice,beef stew and cooked shredded beef not covered inside reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) in preparation table. Manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in storage area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table.
21-09-4
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in coolers. Advice operator to removed bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork 51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, held 30 minutes outside of the cooler. The operator added ice to the container.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (129F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (131F - Hot Holding) in front counter. As per operator held 30 minutes, the operator reheated the items.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in front reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of hand wash sink in front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bottle of sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelve during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table and front counter.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga La Chavala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga La Chavala on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga La Chavala?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fritanga La Chavala.
How does Fritanga La Chavala compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fritanga La Chavala most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fritanga La Chavala's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga La Chavala have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fritanga La Chavala 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 Fritanga La Chavala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga La Chavala is inspected around four times per year on average.
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