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CHABELLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

7910 NW 25 ST STE102

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling dripping into garbage can
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior ovens soiled
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to walk in cooler with pans, bowls, plastic bags.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed inside of the oven soiled **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed one clean plastic container with old label **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed prep reach in cooler running at 65 F, located in the middle of the cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers cooler no in use, observed prep reach in cooler running at 65 F, located in the middle of the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label, observed sauces bottles no labels
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair/ cellphone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee texting and starting to cook without washing hands.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over sauces, cut pineapple.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded cheese (54 F - Cold holing); chorizo (54 F - Cold holding ); Pico de gallo. (54 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56 F - Cold Holding); Butter (60 F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (65 F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of a prep reach in cooler located in the middle of the cook line according to manager since yesterday
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (54 F - Cold holing); chorizo (54 F - Cold holding ); Pico de gallo. (54 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56 F - Cold Holding); Butter (60 F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (65 F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of a prep reach in cooler located in the middle of the cook line according to manager since yesterday

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514961

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors cooler no in use.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp no covered inside of the reach in cooler. Manager covered shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on server handwashing sink. Employee put paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514651

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381077

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed four doors cooler running at 60 F, prep cooler running at 64 F
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair in the kitchen area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered at the front area hand washing sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter area. Manager labeled container.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Octopus (64 F - Cold Holding); Diced cobia (69 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (67 F - Cold Holding) Shredded cheese (67 F - Cold Holding) inside of prep reach in cooler according to operator stored for more than four hours.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449986

  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8319810

  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed a storage container used as a dried storage with , for dried goods, and a area for chemical, observed in storage containers with tomatoes cans, cans of cheddar cheese,cooking wine, lemon juice containers, pasta boxes, tomato sauce, cans of cheddar cheese sauces, bags of tortillas chips, Nutella containers, boxes of raisins, cases of canola oil, also observed two walk in cooler used to storage glasses, paper goods, beers kegs. **Time Extended**

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(9,151 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:45 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:11:45 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:11:45 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday:11:45 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday:11:45 AM – 11:45 PM
Saturday:11:45 AM – 11:45 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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