What is Chavela’s Fritanga's health inspection score?

Chavela’s Fritanga has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chavela’s Fritanga last inspected?

Chavela’s Fritanga was last inspected on January 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chavela’s Fritanga have?

Chavela’s Fritanga has 50 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chavela’s Fritanga safe to eat at?

Chavela’s Fritanga has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chavela’s Fritanga serve?

Chavela’s Fritanga serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chavela’s Fritanga

Name: Chavela’s Fritanga
Address: 4617 NW 199TH ST, Miami Gardens, 33055
Rating: 71

4617 NW 199TH ST, Miami Gardens

Last Inspected: 1/5/2026

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American•Miami Gardens

Ranked #336 of 402 in Miami GardensBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+33 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4617 NW 199TH ST, Miami Gardens, FL 33055

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Aug

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Jul

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High4 Med5 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

1 High5 Med11 Basic

17 total4 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−104 pts

High Priority (6)

−80 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound condition(3x)Risk Factor−30
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (5)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−104 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 22

Routine Inspection

3 High3 Basic

6 total

64/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−21 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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