What is Los Chingones Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Los Chingones Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Chingones Mexican Grill last inspected?

Los Chingones Mexican Grill was last inspected on March 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Chingones Mexican Grill have?

Los Chingones Mexican Grill has 56 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Chingones Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Los Chingones Mexican Grill has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Los Chingones Mexican Grill serve?

Los Chingones Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Chingones Mexican Grill

Name: Los Chingones Mexican Grill
Address: 11865 SW 26 ST E1, Miami, 33175
Rating: 61

11865 SW 26 ST E1, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/6/2026

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Mexican•Kendall

Ranked #627 of 934 in KendallBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2026

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Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (61/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

11865 SW 26 ST E1, Miami, FL 33175

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2023

2 inspections

12 high priority

4 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Complaint2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (4)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCleanInspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations

4 risk factors

100/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

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
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Inspection

5 High3 Med7 Basic

15 total

21/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−85 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Inspection

7 High1 Med2 Basic

10 total

21/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2

Base deductions−87 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total

56/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−31 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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