EL CHALAN RESTAURANT
1580 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable at thenprep table.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near cook line.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives tied in between wall and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with rusted shelves.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at the coffee station not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shelled eggs under fish. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf at dry storage area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at cook line.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn. Observed screen detached from door leaving an opening at cook line and front preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes at 3 compartment sink and then touched clean container, no hand wash.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over 3 leches cake at reach in cooler at back dining area. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, products placed in unit less than 1 hour prior. Advised cook to submerge containers in ice.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (78F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (87F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at expo area. As per cook, products placed at room temperature less than 1 hour. Advised cook to submerge containers in ice and discussed time as a public health control.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading, 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed saute pans and food storage containers stored inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed gap at bottom of exit door at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed holes in screen in back exit door at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Screen in door torn/in poor repair **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on glue traps at kitchen and storage room. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door at cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door opened during inspection. Manager closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed holes in screen in back exit door at kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water on floor underneath preparation sink. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw corn not covered at storage area. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous night. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed preparation cook exit through back exit door and then reentered kitchen and began portioning raw beef at preparation area across from cook line, no hand wash. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies land on raw beef at preparation area. Observed 1 live fly land on container of grated ginger at cook line. Observed 2 live flies land on cutting board at cook line. Observed 1 live fly land on cooking pan at cook line. Employees removed cutting boards and cooking pan to wash, rinse and sanitize. Observed approximately 6 live flies flying in air at kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies land on raw beef at preparation area. Observed 1 live fly land on container of grated ginger at cook line. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous night. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside handsink at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed cooked pork belly with sauce at 47F cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. Admin Complaint
- 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0 ppm. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed chlorine solution at 10ppm. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed cooked pork belly with sauce at 47F cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed chlorine solution at 10ppm across from cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
0
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee primed line. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0 ppm. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (52F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (52F - Cold Holding) over ice at expo area. As per manager, for 1 hour. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager took solution to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at expo area. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance at server station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids and metal container stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Employees removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 0 basic).