EL CHALAN RESTAURANT
7971 BIRD RD, Miami, FL, 33155
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 01B-03-5CriticalCorrected on site
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed small bag of onions in back dry storage area with flying insect landing on them. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medicine stored next to clean dishes in dry rack area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 35A-02-7CriticalCorrected on site
Live, small flying insects found.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect landing on bag of onions in back dry storage area. Operator swatted insect and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled card board on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler door handles in disrepair.
Basic
- 14-38-4Repeat
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed one plastic container cracked in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer near ventilation system.
Basic
- 10-17-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored between wall and prep table in kitchen area.
Basic
- 10-20-4Repeat
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several fans in kitchen area soiled.
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back dry storage with soiled interior.
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area with rust accumulation.
Basic
- 36-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen floor unsealed.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings with no label near cook line.
Basic
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine with food debris.
Basic
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled in kitchen area.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.