K'CHAPAS
5209 NW 79TH AVE, Doral FL 33166 · 305-592-7689
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st,2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015015449 | Apr 3, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Juan C Marquez expired 12-04-2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled by 3 compartment sink.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler's interior soiled at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over plantains inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety storage procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45 F - Cold Holding) outside in kitchen. As per Operator cheese has been outside for 45 minutes. Operator stored cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test kit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the set.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buil up at reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at dry storage area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from handsink.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with soap unlabeled by mop sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under white refrigerator, and under shelf in back kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by griddle in kitchen.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler by cook line. Oper cleaned gaskets.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored utensils faces down.
Mar 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st,2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan C Marquez food manager certificate expired on - 12/04/2023
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors at reach in coolers soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the set.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buil up at reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at dry storage area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from handsink.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside white refrigerator not date marked. As per Operator chicken was cooked last Friday September 8th, 2023. Operator date marked container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled white refrigerator gaskets inside kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container on in back kitchen. Operator labeled it.
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.