DELICIAS CHAPINAS RESTAURANT
1879 DAVIE BLVD UNITS A AND B, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954-314-7846
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on ceiling in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025055901 | Jul 9, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler in the kitchen, raw chicken over raw fish. The items were switched
Equipment in poor repair. The front reach in cooler gaskets are torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep table, utensils stored in 79F standing water. The items were removed to the triple sink.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler on the cook line, raw fish was stored over the cooed pork. The fish was moved down.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches found inside of out of order oven on the cook line. Both roaches were exterminated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the ware washing area hand sink. Napkins were supplied during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the ware washing hand sink. Soap wash provided during the inspection.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of oven cleaner was not labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over the flip top cooler. The phone was removed.
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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Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Store in the black beans in the reach in cooler. The bowl was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. On the cook line, the low boy gaskets are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the cook line, the low boy cooler gaskets are soiled.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the kitchen near the triple sink, raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The chicken was moved to running water.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee re washed hands with soap and warm water.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bags of food stored in drink ice
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quat test kit used for Chlorine sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drinking water on top of Flip top Cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
1. Observed Female employee began working with food first washing hands. 2. Observed all employees rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 3. Observed all employees washed their hands with no soap.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employees crack raw shelled eggs than touched ready to eat Areapa's without changing gloves and washing hands. Informed employees they need to wash hands and change gloves after cracking raw shelled eggs. Employee washed hands after cracking raw shelled eggs.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching cooked Arepas with bare hands and placing them into a container. Informed operator to use tongs to remove items from grill.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed several bags of food stored in drink ice bin. See stop sale for drink ice.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat cut vegetables in flip top reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on ceiling in kitchen.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees not changing gloves when touching dirty surfaces, than touching clean utensils. Touching dirty dishes than touching clean dishes, Touching soiled surfaces, than slicing tomatoes. Informed employees they need to change gloves after changing task.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed several bags of food stored in drink ice bin. See stop sale for drink ice.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in dish wash sink. Employees informed to wash hands in hand wash sink only.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on clean in use food preparation table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink not accessible in kitchen, food containers stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed the containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked ground beef stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, cooked ground beef prepared on 10/23/2023.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in kitchen above food preparation table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees half full bottle with drinking water stored on clean prep table next to various food items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed cellphone and placed in proper storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees preparing arapa's with bracelet touching food mixture.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of red peppers and tomatoes on floor in kitchen next to hand wash sink. Operator removed and placed in proper storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed several uncovered containers of various food items stored in reach in cooler from yesterday.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from original container not identified by its common name in kitchen.
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.