MARIACHI CHAPIN RESTAURANT
10827 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 786-317-0837
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shelled eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution next to single service items in dry storage. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator restocked.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label in chemical storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area and lounge area with water damage.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near back dry storage area. Operator removed from floor and discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of unwashed tamale leaves on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths underneath red cutting board in main kitchen prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across the cook line. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above heavy cream inside walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed items in correct storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil with no label at the cook line.
Jun 26, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at preparation area at back kitchen with several items stored in it. Containers and box. Employee removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving soup and prepping food not wearing hair restraint.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At back storage room area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves not sealed, at back storage room.
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 Nelson Pineda with expired certified food manager 01/10/2020.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips 09/22 for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles located in kitchen prep area with water damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil near cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed potatoes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line raw chicken stored over raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding), operator stated that he was recently cleaning and organizing the cooler, less than 1 hour ago, and that was the reason the cooler temperature rose above 41F. Instructed employee to monitor and keep checking temperature in the unit to ensure the temperature goes down.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at prep area blocked by a small chest freezers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at preparation area at back kitchen with several items stored in it. Containers and box. Employee removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored on the preparation table at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving soup and prepping food not wearing hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken, cooler located at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle.
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris, oven located at cook line.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At back storage room area.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers, stored on prep tables.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves not sealed, at back storage room.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (85F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (85F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed hose connected above 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed citrus juicer soiled with old food debris at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of sugar at back preparation area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted at back storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook cutting onions not wearing hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of salt stored on floor at back preparation area.
Observed toilet seat missing at women's bathroom.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at back storage room.
Stored food not covered. Observed bowl of flour not covered at back storage area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 propane tanks at back storage room.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris. Observed lemon juicer soiled with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back preparation room. Operator replenished soap.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back preparation room. Operator replenished soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of tamales, beans and beef with noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, products were prepared on the previous day.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, kitchen, preparation room and storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of Clamato stored on floor at front counter area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near women's bathroom.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at storage room adjacent to cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and front counter.
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.