Las Chavelas

23601 Sw 177 Ave, Homestead, FL 33031
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

Las Chavelas has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Las Chavelas's record stops at Mar 23, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The city-wide average for Homestead sits at 70, putting Las Chavelas on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (125 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the grill to be reheating. Final temperature cooked shredded beef (170 F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used to cover the tortillas.
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Chavelas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Chavelas on file is from Mar 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Las Chavelas compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Las Chavelas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Las Chavelas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Chavelas have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Chavelas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.