EL CHALET RESTAURANT CAFETERIA
11500 NW SOUTH RIVER DRIVE #2, Miami, FL, 33178
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink next to walk-in freezer.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (119F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display at front counter.
High Priority
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees at front counter engaging in food preparation wearing jewelry on their wrists.
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door at rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
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 at reach in cooler at rear prep area soiled with food debris.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw steak, raw pork, cooked yuca and shredded cheese at reach in cooler at kitchen area not covered. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak under steam thawing at room temp. Coached operator on proper method. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 14-01-5Repeat
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle at steam table used to portion food. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-03-4RepeatCorrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and warewashing area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
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.