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FONDA LA CHISMOSA

981 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130

Last inspected Apr 11, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024

□ 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2334012
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Expired chlorine chemical test kit 07-2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at bar area.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of steam table at cook line, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
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. Provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Expired chlorine chemical test kit 07-2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Observed 3 employee working at the time of the inspection with no employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Observed all employees working at the time of the inspection no reporting agreement signed. Sent to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at bar area.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups, plates stored on floor at dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing inside 3 compartment sink at 34F. Coached operator on correct procedures, she placed inside walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Provided to manager. Manager posted on wall.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cr
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Provided to manager, manager printed and staff signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer in kitchen soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized equipment.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.