K'chapas
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited K'chapas nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Doral facility scores 73, putting K'chapas on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the front counter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
70
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over plantains inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding) outside in kitchen. As per Operator cheese has been outside for 45 minutes. Operator stored cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the set. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buil up at reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at dry storage area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler by cook line. Oper cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st,2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan C Marquez food manager certificate expired on - 12/04/2023
53A-03-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from handsink.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the set.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buil up at reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at dry storage area soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled.
23-24-4
55
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2022. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soft cheese (45 F - Cold Holding). As per Operator cheese has been outside for 30 minutes. Operator removed cheese to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside restroom. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked inside refrigerator. As per Operator meat was cooked last Friday January 27th, 2023. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under grill at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave on shelf in front of restroom.
22-08-4
52
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over corn inside white refrigerator inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled restroom floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives stored in standing water at 80° F by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was K'chapas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at K'chapas on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at K'chapas?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at K'chapas.
How does K'chapas compare to other restaurants in Doral?
K'chapas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has K'chapas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at K'chapas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at K'chapas 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 K'chapas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, K'chapas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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