Taqueria Mexicana Chikis

15260 Sw 280 St Unit 108, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Mexicana Chikis has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Homestead sits at 70, putting Taqueria Mexicana Chikis on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

05-08-4

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed ventilation is working but not with the hood filters. Owner was advised to check the hood system.

36-63-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor 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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Repeat Violation**

22-38-5

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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mexicana Chikis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mexicana Chikis on file is from Jun 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mexicana Chikis?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mexicana Chikis.

How does Taqueria Mexicana Chikis compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Taqueria Mexicana Chikis most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Taqueria Mexicana Chikis' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Mexicana Chikis have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mexicana Chikis 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 Taqueria Mexicana Chikis inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mexicana Chikis is inspected around two times per year on average.

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