CHABELLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7910 NW 25 ST STE102, Doral FL 33122
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over sauces, cut pineapple.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023056458 | Aug 10, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no power in the kitchen area. At time of the inspection establishment is closed and the kitchen area has no power due to a sustained fire.
Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Kitchen area sustained damaged from fire.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed kitchen ceiling missing due to fire damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed kitchen ceiling missing due to fire damage
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of the flat grills.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed kitchen light shields damaged due to fire.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Throughout the kitchen area.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Throughout the kitchen area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the front counter service area of fruit pulp inside hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed horchata prepared onsite not date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. By the entrance of the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area ceiling vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in storage container, all in freezer, walk in cooler soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing the kitchen cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat, charbroiled grill with heavy soiled, observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the service area sugar container not covered. Observed in reach in freezer breaded chicken, breaded shrimp, shrimp spring rolls not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed prepared pork belly being thawed out at room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in the service area sugar container not labeled, Observed horchata prepared onsite not labeled.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator used quaternary test kit, instead of chlorine test kit
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angela Sideregts expired 07/26/2024,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers one running at 62 F empty, two doors coolers next to the other one at 62 F with tortillas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef Empanadas (57 F - Cold Holding) hamburger patties (55 F - Cold Holding) beans (55 F - Cold holding ); inside of the reach in cooler according to the chef for more than four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Empanadas (57 F - Cold Holding) hamburger patties (55 F - Cold Holding) beans (55 F - Cold holding ); inside of the reach in cooler according to the chef for more than four hours
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator used quaternary test kit, instead of chlorine test kit
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Angela Sideregts expired 07/26/2024,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two doors coolers one running at 62 F empty, two doors coolers next to the other one at 62 F with tortillas.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans, sodas stored on the floor on outside storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in cooler with pans, bowls, plastic bags.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling dripping into garbage can
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior ovens soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair/ cellphone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee texting and starting to cook without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over sauces, cut pineapple.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded cheese (54 F - Cold holing); chorizo (54 F - Cold holding ); Pico de gallo. (54 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56 F - Cold Holding); Butter (60 F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (65 F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of a prep reach in cooler located in the middle of the cook line according to manager since yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (54 F - Cold holing); chorizo (54 F - Cold holding ); Pico de gallo. (54 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56 F - Cold Holding); Butter (60 F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (65 F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of a prep reach in cooler located in the middle of the cook line according to manager since yesterday
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed prep reach in cooler running at 65 F, located in the middle of the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers cooler no in use, observed prep reach in cooler running at 65 F, located in the middle of the cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label, observed sauces bottles no labels
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on server handwashing sink. Employee put paper towel.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors cooler no in use.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp no covered inside of the reach in cooler. Manager covered shrimp.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed four doors cooler running at 60 F, prep cooler running at 64 F
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered at the front area hand washing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter area. Manager labeled container.
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with, for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs.
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with, for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.