EL CHALET RESTAURANT CAFETERIA
11500 NW SOUTH RIVER DRIVE #2
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of chickpeas at dry storage area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dining room showing water damage and broken ceiling tile near preparation table in kitchen and ceiling tiles above entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed center reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near oven exit door and preparation area exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of frying oil stored on floor under pizza oven at cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup under cooling equipment inside walking freezer and ice buildup inside reach-in freezers at front counter.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at preparation area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at light near preparation area three compartment sink.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator via email.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-freezer shelves rusted.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line near walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced cheese not date marked at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, sliced today but lasts more than 24 hours. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter and back of kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed interior of ice machine at front counter and back of kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dining room showing water damage. Observed broken ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed ceiling tile in dining room showing water damage. Observed broken ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils in container in kitchen not inverted with handle facing up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed clean utensils in container in kitchen not inverted with handle facing up. **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 beneath both exterior doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed gap beneath both exterior doors in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in crack between prep table and wall in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed knives stored in crack between prep table and wall in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping used to clean coffee debris at coffee/ espresso machine, at front coffee station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping used to clean coffee debris at coffee/ espresso machine, at front coffee station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on kitchen prep counter, across from walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on kitchen prep counter, across from walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at kitchen area, next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at kitchen area, next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various food containers not kept covered,such as, cooked pork, black beans, shredded cheese and croquettes, all stored in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with Chef to cover containers with tops or plastic covering. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed cooked pork, raw beef, raw chicken, shredded cheese and chorizo in containers not kept covered at reach in cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed containers of raw chicken and raw beef, stored over whole milk inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with Chef that milk needs to be placed above raw food items. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed containers of raw chicken and raw beef, stored over whole milk inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with Chef that milk needs to be placed above raw food items. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement forms in Spanish for all employees present at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: 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. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to kitchen entranceway. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed no soap at hand wash sink near walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping used to clean coffee debris at coffee/espresso machine, at front coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping used to clean coffee debris at coffee/espresso machine, at front coffee station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter and back of kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dining room showing water damage. Observed broken ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils in container in kitchen not inverted with handle facing up.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath both exterior doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in crack between prep table and wall in kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink at front counter.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw chicken stored over green peppers in reach in cooler near walk in freezer. Manager placed raw chicken under peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over plastic jugs of milk inside of reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager placed raw products under plastic jugs of milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sheet tray and containers stored inside of hand wash sink near walk in freezer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in freezer.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping used to clean coffee debris at coffee/ espresso machine, at front coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).