LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA

Name: LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA
Address: 178 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 82.5

178 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2335650

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82.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LAS CHAVELAS TAQUERIA in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 22 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 5, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves soiled on dry dish racks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under reach in cooler across cook line.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop properly.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[13-07-4] 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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with water damage.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers at shelves above the three compartment sink.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across the three compartment sink.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice bin; operator removed.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[13-07-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish racks.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen coolers.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce on floor in dining room.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink.
[40-06-5] 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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles with water damage.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in cooler next to prep table across hand sink.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
[08A-05-6] 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.

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