Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Hallandale Beach facility scores 80, putting Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no 2016 license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, pasta salad, spaghetti, white rice, beans, per operator all prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in server stand, blue liquid. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partial bottles of water and juice on shelf above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of can goods stored directly on the floor. Operator placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in bucket of standing water. Operator placed under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees returned to work area from back door. Proceeded to stored cooked food in clean container and the other employee started cutting bell peppers without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened more than 48 hours not date marked after opening. Manager date marked 10-12-25 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor in dry storage next to bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in dry storage room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored cooked soup, refried beans and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both customers and Employees bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Same- **Time Extended**
32-12-6
95
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Oct 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bags of raw chicken stored above containers of raw beef in Atosa Double Doors reach in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
08A-17-6
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main Flip Top- ; Shredded Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (52-55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main Flip Top- ; Shredded Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (52-55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer 20PPM. Manager remade to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Karla Nunez- 06-07-2024 Expired **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small container and pan stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bleach and degreaser bottles during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Containers of raw frozen pork and raw beef thawing on prep table. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
06-01-5
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Manager stored in Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
Basic - Observed: Container of corn flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
30
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on several times. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cut raw chicken breast, washed hands without applying soap and proceeded to touch a clean pan with cooked rice. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on top shelf above containers of cooked meat and cooked rice in cook line. Manager removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored above opened bag of raw pork in True reach in freezer- Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked refried beans in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Employee stored greens bananas on same cutting board where chicken was cut earlier. Employee removed washed, peeled bananas and cooked immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers in Everest reach in cooler next to exit door not covered. All cooked foods are uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from cutting chicken to cutting tomatoes without removing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw beef stored next to bag of raw pork in Atosa freezer back storage area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee used same cutting board to cut raw chicken and then tomatoes. Both items stored on same cutting board. Reviewed cross contamination to operator. Employee discarded tomatoes and wash rinse and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.several spay bottles containing toxic substances not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser and glass cleaners bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bag of rice stored on floor in storage room across from ice machine. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of refried beans in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on top shelf above prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water on counter in kitchen
06-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees wear hairnets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of foam to go cup stored on floor in back area next to true freezer. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in Walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of sugar not labeled at bar area. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Manager remade to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncovered bucket of raw chicken stored over bucket of raw beef.in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top - ; Cut lettuce (41-51F - Cold Holding). Container of cut lettuce overfilled. Per manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Food item not prepared today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored on lower shelf of prep table next to container of tortilla chips. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle stored on flip top prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wrapped hairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several buckets of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager empty container and remade properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant.
How does Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant 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 Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chapultepec Mexican Bar & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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