Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Chipley restaurant, which scores around 91. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside the Bar hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front lid of the ice machine is not on.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter setting on top of the tea machine.
25-05-4
39
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated they ran out of test strips last week but they have some being delivered. I left proper test strips for use until delivery. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not properly dried before being stacked wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed manager the need for choking poster states she will post one this afternoon.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink no sign for hand wash only. Manager states she will make one and hang it this afternoon.
31B-04-4
78
Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Upon callback, no rodent droppings observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Upon callback, updated plans have not been submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Upon callback, no rodent droppings observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 4 servers no current training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink unusable due to broken pipe underneath sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
67
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on outside hose connected to hot water heater.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside of walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ribeye steak uncovered with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on ice scoop. Manager took ice scoop to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dishwashing machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in men's bathroom not working. Employee fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 4 servers no current training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging from dishwashing machine. Per manager, spray bottle contains bleach. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over food prep table. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Mop sink unusable due to broken pipe underneath sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - No light provided inside of walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps to outside around ceiling inside of attached outside dry storage.
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in flat top station.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribeye steak uncovered inside walk-in freezer with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders and tamales uncovered inside walk-in freezer. Observed uncovered raw chicken and raw fish inside of walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled containers of salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Manager labeled items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
15
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service in server are not covered for protection.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area next to cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked in server area without properly drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed juice concentrates stored in a box on the floor in walk in freezer. Salsa in containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on dish machine improperly stored.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in center of kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour cream stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on dish machine improper storage.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Refried beans, tomatoes and guacamole in walk in cooler with no product label or date.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on dish machine with chemical like substance.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting in server area.
24-08-4
67
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans in walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager states they were prepared on 7-23 manager placed date markings on product.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cheese sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley.
How does Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley compare to other restaurants in Chipley?
Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Chipley average of 91.
Has Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley 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 Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley is inspected around two times per year on average.
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