FRITANGA LA CHAVALA NICA 2
27200 SW 177 AVE, Homestead FL 33031
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a live fly standing on the cabbage that employee was cutting. Stop sale was issued.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with food without first washing hands. Coach employee.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and began preparing cheese. No handwash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hws. Operator removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Coach employee to use thermometer to ensure proper food temperatures.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed yellow bowl with no handle inside of black rice at reach in cooler. Advise operator to remove bowl.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on the floor. Operator stored oil properly.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cabbage, plantains, beverages stored outside of the MFDV.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Also observed both exit doors of the MFDV open.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Advised operator to set up a sanitizing solution.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour, and sugar not labeled near white chest freezer.
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and began preparing pupusa. No handwash. Coach employee.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washed hands with cold water.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of black beans, cook chicken, cheese at white chest reach in freezer. Coach employees.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef not separated from cook chicken, cook beans, cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans batch 1 (89F - Hot Holding); soup (98F - Hot Holding); black beans batch 2 (68F - Hot Holding) at stove. Employee turn on stove.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink not accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to store soiled cooking pans.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and no chlorine test kit.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed triple sink water 79F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink water 79F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water at handwash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork, cook beans, cook chicken. At white chest reach in freezer not frozen.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 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. Observed establishment utilizes Chlorine for sanitizer solution, and uses Quaternary test kits.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed probe thermometer with no battery.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler near exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of old food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Slow draining water at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over tomato sauce, green tomato sauce, also observed in a large cooler raw hamburger stored over ham.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a cooler in ice observed sliced coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than2 hours. Employee added enough ice to food to rapidly cool and maintain at proper temperature.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer cold holding temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a contact stored in the hws.
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. Sent form to manager.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a large pot with raw pork stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface not allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed prep cooler with the original exterior wrapping.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked refried beans thawing at room temperature under the flat grill.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 reach in cooler is not not working properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach- cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a live fly standing on the cabbage that employee was cutting. Stop sale was issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (54 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (54 F - Cold Holding), foods are stored inside reach in coolers stored inside a wood storage built behind gas station. As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (62 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (81 F - Cold Holding); cheese and beans (65 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were prepared today around 9:00-9:30. Employee placed ice on top of the foods. Also observed pork (54 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (54 F - Cold Holding), foods are stored inside reach in coolers located inside a wood storage built behind gas station. As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan stored inside the hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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 reach in cooler is not not working properly.
Employee drinking in a food preparation area. Employee discarded the drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed foods are stored inside reach in coolers stored inside a wood storage built behind gas station.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with vegetable inside stored on the floor. Also observed 2 boxes of tomatoes stored on the floor of a wood storage built behind gas station.
Ice buildup in reach- cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula stored between the wall and the hand wash sink.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 large pots stored on the ground, outside the food truck. Employee need to wash them and store the pods inside the food truck. Employee removed them.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
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.Form was provided to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gasket torn.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Maite Estrada 3 months, Maria Centeno. 3 months.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese was at 60° F. As per employee cheese was left outside for less than 2 hours. Employee placed cheese inside reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Maite Estrada 3 months, Maria Centeno. 3 months.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Mobile unit is self sufficient and all the food need to be stored on the food truck. Observed food truck stored food in a wood storage built behind gas station. All food need to be removed from storage.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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