FRANCISCA CHARCOAL CHICKEN & MEATS

12335 Southwest 112th Street
Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved at kitchen area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler across double door reach in soiled with food debris.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 84F. Employee removed water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open when no customers present.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw sausages thawing at room temperature inside hand sink.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee don gloves, no hand wash.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (56F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. Employee voluntarily discarded product.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw sausages thawing inside hand sink. Employee removed product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544293

  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed blood sausages at 54F, tamales 52F, cachapas 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler. As per person in charge for more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed cut tomatoes at 46F; diced ham 48F all cold holding at preparation reach in cooler. As per operator, for 5 hours. raw beef 38F Cheese 43F Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543105

  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
  • 25-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of mobile unit, single service trays and cups at storage shed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed all single service items removed from storage shed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside of mobile unit, 1 storage shed with reach in chest freezer and reach in cooler containing yuca, tamales, cassava, raw beef patties and produce. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed reach in cooler, reach in freezer and dry storage removed from storage shed. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed blood sausages at 54F, tamales 52F, cachapas 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler. As per person in charge for more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. As per employee, for 1 hour prior. Employee increased the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed whole cooked chicken at 124F, cooked leg quarter at 112F hot holding at hot box. As per person in charge, for 1 hour. Advised person in charge to reheat product to 165F. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 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**

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513488

  • 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed outside of mobile unit inside storage shed, dry storage shelves with cans of hearts of palm, caramel, griddle spray, seasonings and single service sauces.
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service trays stored on floor at storage shed.
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of mobile unit, single service trays and cups at storage shed.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside of mobile unit, 1 storage shed with reach in chest freezer and reach in cooler containing yuca, tamales, cassava, raw beef patties and produce.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled at stove.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (53F - Cold Holding) blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler. As per employee , for 1 hour. Employee closed top portion of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. As per employee, for 1 hour prior. Employee increased the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane stored on preparation table near sauces.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of 3 leches not labeled. As per employee, products were received on previous days.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup and sponges inside hand wash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 51-23-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. As per employee, mobile unit is obtaining and disposing water from parking location, not an approved commissary.

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508489

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 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.