CHACHACHA FUSION CUBAN CUISINE
5628 STRAND BLVD STE 3 & 4, Naples FL 34110
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb and frozen beef thawing with no running water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several food handling cooks, bartenders and servers hired over sixty days with no proof of any training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and rice containers observed cups being used for dispensing. Operator removed cups.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb and frozen beef thawing with no running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and breadcrumb bins are unlabeled.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the far maketable, cold hold products at improper temperature on top rail. Employee stated product was in service less than four hours, but lid had been open. Products was placed in ice bath and lid closed to rapidly chill. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Device is present but is attached at faucet, not at hose side of splitter. Educated operator on proper placement of device when a splitter is present.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stack of metal insert pans in the handwash sink on the cook line. Employee removed pans.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area underneath front service hand wash sink covered with standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 31, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator removed pitcher.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on separating containers to air dry.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad behind dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pancake/waffle batter reach in cooler.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed establishment not using non food grade containers in direct contact with food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back dish area.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employ work with dirty dishes and touch clean with no hand wash. Operator educated employee on proper hand washing and dishes were rewashed.. Repeat 1/19/2023
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed establishment not using non food grade containers in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed smoked salmon over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on menu.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back dish area.
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