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
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (112F – Hot Holding); cooked short ribs (127F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches, rings, bracelets in the kitchen. Coached operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under reach in cooler across cook line.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers at shelves above the three compartment sink.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:18 AM.
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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.