LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA
178 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above juice in soda cooler. Operator moved eggs on site. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Basic 10
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles with water damage.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on rack above beans in back of kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets, rings and watches in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce on floor in dining room.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice bin; operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in cooler next to prep table across hand sink.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen coolers.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:54 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.