LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA
178 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-316-5080
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container of salt at cook line no labeled.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 without first washing hands. Coach employee.
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 employee handled soiled utensils and then engaged in food preparation. No handwash.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed multiple employees rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employees.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash from the floor then handled clean equipments without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the triple sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to stored wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense diced tomatoes at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open blue Gatorade bottle stored under cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed container on raw beef stored on floor under the triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of raw beef stored to thawed on floor under triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored at hand wash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container of salt at cook line no labeled.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (112F - Hot Holding); cooked short ribs (127F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator increased unit temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches, rings, bracelets in the kitchen. Coached operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under reach in cooler across cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop properly.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers at shelves above the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above juice in soda cooler. Operator moved eggs on site.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles with water damage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on rack above beans in back of kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets, rings and watches in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce on floor in dining room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice bin; operator removed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in cooler next to prep table across hand sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jan 22, 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with corn flour not labeled. Operator labeled it.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. On a beef soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked on Monday. Employee date marked the soup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler has a leaking, They have a metal container under the reach in cooler to catch water.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored in the floor. Employee removed them.
Stored food not covered. Observed a bucket with sugar not covered. Employee covered it.
Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was coach to wash his hands before putting on gloves.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a towel used as liner for food container.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bowl stored inside the hand wash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the diced tomatoes. Operator removed it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a food container with old label. As per operator they forgot to remove the old date.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection 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 or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside beans container. Operator removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a linen towel inside the tortilla's container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked food. Employee stored raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored on the hand wash sink. Employee removed the items.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beefs inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked the weekend.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the seasoning. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it from the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler located across from 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the preparation table. Employee placed it inside bucket with sanitizer.
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