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CHAVELA’S FRITANGA

4617 NW 199TH ST · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3631776
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13469967
DBPR license2330966

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (77F – Hot Holding); pork belly (112F – Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increase steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed Observed fried chicken (88°F- Hot Holding); pork belly (114°F – Hot Holding); pork chop (78°F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (109°F – Hot Holding). On steam table. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Provided the form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tania, Maritza for more than 2 months of hire. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: At the time of callback inspection no food handle certificate for Tania and Maritza. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs, inspector provided consumer advisory to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No consumer advisory for fried eggs. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on the floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed peeled plantains on walk in cooler floor. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.