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EL CHALET RESTAURANT CAFETERIA

11500 NW SOUTH RIVER DRIVE #2, Miami, FL, 33178

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.