Fritanga La Chavala Nica

272 Sw 177Th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fritanga La Chavala Nica four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Fritanga La Chavala Nica is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major 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 strips available.

16-37-1

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Provided commissary form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

51-23-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored inside HWS, also observed freezer blocking access. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Did not observe. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

03A-02-5

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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored inside HWS, also observed freezer blocking access. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Provided commissary form to operator.

51-23-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Admin Complaint**

21-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil, beans and flour containers stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of tortillas bag. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Mar 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritanga La Chavala Nica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritanga La Chavala Nica on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fritanga La Chavala Nica?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fritanga La Chavala Nica.

How does Fritanga La Chavala Nica compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Fritanga La Chavala Nica most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Fritanga La Chavala Nica's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fritanga La Chavala Nica have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fritanga La Chavala Nica means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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