Chilangos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chilangos Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Plantation restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in freezer, raw beef bones over bags of raw tilapia. Employee placed bones under fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made new solution, chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two doors reach in freezer, substantial building up of ice on bottom shelf
14-69-4
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed avocados, tomatoes stored in t shirt to go bags in flip top cooler . Observed cooked rice in steam table stored in t shirt to go bags. Employee placed items in food grade bags. **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email bulletin. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket and slicing knife in hand washing sink in kitchen . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Sanitizer not labeled in women's restroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flip top cooler Plastic soufflé cup to dispense parmigiana cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of microwave
40-06-5
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 in store room the handle in contact with rice
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed sausage and beef 41F defrosting in standing water at room temperature in three compartment sink
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 10 Ppm
21-07-4
47
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed jalapeños and heads of cabbage stored in to go bags at flip top cooler in kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner stored next to table salt and pepper shakers on top of chest freezer next to front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in kitchen, gaskets on right side reach-in freezer door soiled with approximately 2 dead small roaches and food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at bar. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, gaskets on right side reach-in freezer door soiled with approximately 2 dead small roaches and food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and fish stored over cooked meat. Items moved to lower shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under flip top cooler in kitchen 1 live roach on floor under fryer on cookline 1 live roach under reach in cooler in kitchen
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flip top cooler in cheese container. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilangos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilangos Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilangos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chilangos Mexican Grill.
How does Chilangos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Chilangos Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 77.
Has Chilangos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chilangos Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chilangos Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chilangos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilangos Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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