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Chavela's

736 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Chavela's has four inspections in the public record. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Chavela's on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
45
Jul 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jan 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chavela's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chavela's on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chavela's?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chavela's.

How does Chavela's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Chavela's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Chavela's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chavela's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chavela's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Chavela's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chavela's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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