CHABUCA
5928 BUTLER NATIONAL DR STE B, Orlando FL 32822 · 407-371-9580
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 by mop sink Next unannounced inspection
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
Live, small flying insects found 4 by mop sink Next unannounced inspection
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs, raw shrimp, raw scallops top of make table over Cooked pasta and soups in make table
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In freezer raw beef over portioned cook beef Operator switched
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table across from grill Small make table closest to 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and by walk in cooler Operator stocked
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Triple sink added to bar. Must submit updated plans
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing from Manuel
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup bin of rice Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and dishwashing area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets top of ice machine Bowls top of prep table shelf Operator flipped
Drain cover(s) missing. Entrance to kitchen Operator covered
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer He put on hair net
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn small make table across
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Light not functioning. One in hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink entrance to kitchen Vents in hood Lids to all bins of salt, flour and rice
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor by hand wash sink entrance to kitchen Operator removed
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken over sauce bottles in bottom of make table Operator removed chicken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pans of tres leches in small glass door cooler by Dt window date marked 12-26
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards make tables
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area Operator stocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area Operator stocked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bin of rice Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler Handle to rice warmer broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. swaii thawing in water in three compartment sink. Operator turned on cold water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of salt, sugar and flour. Operator labeled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white freezer by dt torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dt window
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one employee
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white freezer by dt torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dt window
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one employee
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By dt window. Operator turned on faucet
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white freezer by dt torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dt window
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand was sink by dt hot water faucet does not turn off
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche and Swai served raw. fish may not be served raw or undercooked.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pan of fish over sweet potato fries in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger over raw fish in bottom of make table Operator switched
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For 2 hours Operator added to time plan
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One showed up during inspection
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
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. Gave operator a copy.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one employee
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By dt window. Operator turned on faucet
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white freezer by dt torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dt window
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84F Operator removed and had utensils washed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand was sink by dt hot water faucet does not turn off
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Drain cover(s) missing. By dishmachine
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket white reach in freezer torn Gasket reach in cooler door in prep area torn
Light not functioning. One in hood
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in refrigerator
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Dt window there is a gap when window is closed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts in display case front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink and 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine bin not fully covered.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Crate of pork in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in kitchen
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to containers holding salt, flour and sugar Hood Gasket on bottom of makeline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. vinagreta sauce (58F); yellow pepper sauce (57F - Cold Holding) sitting in pan on front counter. Per operator for only an hour. Put in cooler to bring down temperature Dt area; milk (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than 1 hour put in freezer to rapid chill recheck 43 Make table; raw octopus (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw calimari (45F - Cold Holding)per operator for one hour. Put on ice to bring down temperature
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. Gave operator a copy and they filled out.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts in display case front counter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware on front counter not protected.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink and 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine bin not fully covered.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter area.
Food stored on floor. Crate of pork in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between make table and prep table cookline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar, salt and flour
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to containers holding salt, flour and sugar Hood Gasket on bottom of makeline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Ice in ice machine not fully covered.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Top of ice machine missing piece to where ice is not completely protected. Gasket on white freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood very greasy
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish in top of make table over potatoes and yuca in make table.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Case of raw chicken over case of raw beef in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw calimari (46F); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); egg whites (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw calimari (46F); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); octopus (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); egg whites (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice buckets
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner by dt window.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink 3 compartment sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of ice machine missing piece to where ice is not completely protected. Gasket on white freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back dish area
Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Silverware on front counter not protected
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood very greasy
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took a drink with gloves on and did not remove gloves and wash hands before handling equipment. Operator explained process.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) per operator only for 2 hours. Put in walk in cooler to bring down temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler by dt.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner in dining room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving utensils by dt.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach on freezer.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On top of ice machine bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar by dt and cornmeal in storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes Under prep table next to trash can. Pieces of lettuce in the box.
Stored food not covered. Tostitos in reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pineapple.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken storage above meat in the freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee plumbing cable and continue working with food without washing hand.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice cooked 2 days (45F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White cooked rice from2 days ago (45f-cold holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with buckets for charcoal. Operator moved the bucket.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the rice containers.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish machine area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottles at the prep table.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sign provided to indefinite the procedure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 92f.
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting anion before wash.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pineapple.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken storage above meat in the freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee plumbing cable and continue working with food without washing hand.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice cooked 2 days (45F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White cooked rice from2 days ago (45f-cold holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with buckets for charcoal. Operator moved the bucket.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the rice containers.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish machine area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottles at the prep table.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sign provided to indefinite the procedure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 92f.
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting anion before wash.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area.
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