Cafe Chantilly
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
29
Score
Cafe Chantilly appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (129F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator increases temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator closed lid during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice scoop, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employee Dennis Felipe has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board at sandwich assembly area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at bakers area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed jacket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fresh orange juice packaged at front counter not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at sandwich assembly area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to slicer at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
29
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not changing gloves after changing task at kitchen. Coached employee on proper procedure.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs on top of shredded cheese container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Raw pork inside to go bags at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee no washing hands before changing gloves at kitchen area.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Black Beans (122F - Hot Holding); Cooked White Rice (120F - Hot Holding)inside instant pot machine next to Slicer machine at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator connect instant pot machine to keep it hot. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Liquid Egg (63F - Cold Holding); Sliced Swiss inside reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cold tuna salad with not date marked inside reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area. As per operator prepared for over 24 hours. Operator labeled it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area also observed at front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under oven at kitchen area.
24-26-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored inside single use empty cans on top of stove next to oven at kitchen area. Operator removed utensils from cans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal car keys, water bottles and glasses on top of stove next to oven at kitchen area. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry at kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood used as cutting board on top of reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area. Operator discarded wood from reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-25-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on double door at the back of kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dry storage rack next to back door at kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed clean equipments stored inside standing water container with 100F. Operator removed utensils from standing water at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed ice machine interior with rust at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of metal cans and cardboard box at preparation table next to entrance and next to floor mixer at kitchen area.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored on the floor under preparation table next to entrance at kitchen area. Operator removed it from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in front of mop sink area at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at preparation area in front of oven. Also observed wall soiled behind fryer at kitchen area.
36-27-5
14
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe milk (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at front counter, also best to 3 compartment sink. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe seasoning case stored on floor by back door, operator stored properly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observe Observed freshly squeezed orange juice packaged in bottles at the front counter with no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe on preparation table by microwave.
21-09-4
52
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Did not observed.
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed an accumulation of grease on the hood. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Still obs. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Did not observe. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Lordes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
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. Observed no employee health reporting agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed an accumulation of grease on the hood. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-68-5
52
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (116F - Hot Holding); sausage croquettes (117F - Hot Holding); fish croquettes (117F - Hot Holding) in the front counter case. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator is going to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (53F - Cold Holding); milk (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from the white reach in freezer. As per operator the food was being sliced and portion for less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored next the stove. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the eggs to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tequenos in a nonfood-grade bag in the reach in freezer. Operator moved the product to a container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees changing gloves and not handwashing. Inspector instructed employees to wash their hands.
12A-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container in handwashing sink by the front counter. Also observed multiple dirty dishes in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the dishes. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Lordes.
53B-02-5
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. Observed no employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of oil and a bag of sugar on the floor near the back exit door. Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed an accumulation of grease on the hood.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle inside the ice machine. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on the door handle of the oven. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed freshly squeezed orange juice packaged in bottles at the front counter with no labels.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on floor across from standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair by the reach in cooler at the prep table.
36-32-5
14
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut ham inside of reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to stove at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not labeled with common name at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cubed ham container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo supplies stored on floor at front counter,employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed meat cases stored on walk in freezer floor. Manager rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
26
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on nonfood grade bags at reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (56F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test available.
16-37-1
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee restocked during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front counter.
21-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coke bottle on preparation table, employee removed. Also a water bottle on top of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ice machine area.
36-36-4
30
Jul 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Chantilly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Chantilly on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Chantilly?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe Chantilly.
How does Cafe Chantilly compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Cafe Chantilly most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Cafe Chantilly's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Chantilly have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Chantilly means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Chantilly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Chantilly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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