El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami
Last inspected:
11500 Nw South River Drive #2, Miami, FL 33178-1144El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has accumulated 339 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.6 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $160 fine. Food contact surface cleanliness, ventilation, and hand washing are the most frequently cited violations. A 2015 fire inspection documented a blocked marked exit, the only fire safety violation on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
12.6
violations / inspection
12.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019028714 | $160.00 | Apr 23, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami last inspected?
- El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami had?
- El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami find?
- El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami been fined?
- El Chalet Restaurant Cafeteria in Miami has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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