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CHONTALES RESTAURANT

11180 W FLAGLER ST STE 9 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324610
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343863
DBPR license2328784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breaded chicken stored inside Nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification was provided. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water 74F at triple compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 74F at hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors. Observed in men and women restroom door. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product. Employee replaced the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed big spoon inside plastic container with gallo pinto rice with handle in contact with product. Employee removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers being used for storing food. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing under hand wash sink broken. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and coffee stored in a plastic container not properly labeled at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.