Chile Verde
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
26
Score
Chile Verde has been inspected 22 times since 2022. Chile Verde was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 20 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 13 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited 12 times.
Chile Verde's latest score of 26 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
22
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of San Marcos tender cactus in light brine
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready-to eat flautas in freezer. Employee corrected and relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 pork stored on top of commercially packaged raw beef. Discussed with operator proper storage.
08A-17-6
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. Container of milk and blocked of paneer cheese not date marked when opened. Manager corrected and date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear bar hand wash sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. One new employee with no proof of reporting agreement. Manager provided blank employee health agreement to employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked cauliflower in reach-in cooler not date marked. Manager date marked item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer at front bar. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with visible black and red mold like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach-in cooler behind cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with manager methods to sand and smooth surface.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of personal food stored in same cooler of food used for restaurant. Manager relocated item.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on black glass door reach-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler behind front bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler behind front bar soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of multiple reach-in-coolers behind front bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
26
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside a small reach in drink cooler, sour cream, and house-made hot sauces, where fresh garlic and oil are the base, are held. Temperatures for item were 50F. Manager states items were placed inside the cooler around 11 AM. Manager placed items on ice and the following retemps were observed at 1:00 PM. house-made garlic and oil based green hot sauce (41F - Cold Holding) sour cream (38F - Cold Holding) house-made garlic and oil based red hot sauce (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef inside reach-in freezer stored above open pan of frozen taquitos. Manager relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook-line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilizes QAC sanitizer at three compartment sinks. Test strips on site are for chlorine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear hand-wash sink located at back bar. Manager provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. New employee employed for 20 day has not completed an employee health agreement. Manager provided employee with the form who signed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food located in reach-in coolers not properly date marked. Chorizo Cooked lentils Cooked chicken Items were prepared 8-17-2025 Discussed with manager who had items date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop hot holding rice. Manager removed from container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on plastic drink cups located behind front bar.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water at 120F. Employee moved metal pan with water and utensils onto open flame on the cook-line, **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign located at rear bar. Manager corrected by placing one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cookline soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers throughout the establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service items such as old yogurt containers to hold food inside the reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in coolers located at front bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked lengua (beef tongue) stored uncovered inside reach-in cooler across from cookline **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above prepared red sauce inside reach-in cooler with glass doors.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour not properly labeled. Manager wrote the names of items on containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. a. yogurt (51F - Cold Holding) b. cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication pad stored in top of 6lb can of cheese sauce. Operator removed medication pad. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment from outside then touch clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tamales in direct contact with non food grade bag in cooler across from floor mixer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Five gallon Home Depot container used to store food in cooler on cooks line.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked lamb in cooler across from floor mixer. Raw pork ribs stored on top of bag of tamales in cooler across from floor mixer. Operator placed raw items on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area near women restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sour cream containers without handles stored inside MSG containers near three-compartment sink. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank located in bar area near women's restroom not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface to cover dough on cooks line.
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil stored on floor near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near women's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Employees Must Wash Hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled on floor fan in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of five gallon sour cream containers in cooler near mop sink.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat-top grill on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. 50lb bag of rice stored in mop sink not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Women's restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door.
32-02-4
Basic - Women's restroom located inside not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
13
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employees stating that all the food in the reach in coolers was made in the last 2 days but nothing is date marked **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine and in bathroom hallway - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler gaskets and reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored above food prep area
41-07-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat food on and with raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches inside crack of front bar 2 of which are carrying egg sacs. 2 live roaches near and in bar cart caster at bar. 2 live roaches in crack at bar on customer side one is carrying an egg sac.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washing employee unsure of how to set up proper ppm sanitizer for wash rinse sanitize process.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employees stating that all the food in the reach in coolers was made in the last 2 days but nothing is date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine and in bathroom hallway
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches spread out on floor behind bar. 7 dead roaches behind reach in coolers next to cooks line in kitchen. 1 dead roach on food storage rack near reach in coolers at end of cooks line
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat hanging on mixer
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, beans, and oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler gaskets and reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
22
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Ossian Brady. Plans were not submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Ossian Brady. Plans were not submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tank between ice machine and red in kitchen not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sour cream containers reused to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
45
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From upright refrigerator on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 1:20 p.m. 1. cooked diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding) 43f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells stored above cooked potatoes and dough in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with employee that hand wash sink is only sink to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area near restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. **Warning**
51-14-7
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at in bar area near restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Shing 2. Alexie **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle near three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles used as scoops in containers of food in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank between ice machine and red in kitchen not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind upright cooler on cooks line in kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach, clean and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching chips on table in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in cooler near ice machine. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sour cream containers reused to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From shelf in kitchen. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. From shelf in kitchen not labeled. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran Container of salt on prep table not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
9
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
19
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. 02-01-2024 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve container without handle used as scoop in flour stored on bottom shelf of prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working at cash register then place gloves on to prepare food without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator removed chicken from above ribs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter at 12:38pm a. cooked diced steak (47F - Cold Holding) 10 squeeze bottles of green chile with fresh garlic on tables in dining room. Operator discarded items. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and plastic cover stored in bowl and covering hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Baked potatoes b. Cooked Chicken c. Cooked pork d. Cooked beef Operator date-marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. 1. Alex Gonzales 01-04-2024 2. Gerven Nunez Acousta 01-02-2024 3. Tony Hernandez 01-02-2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink hot water is 79f. Ran water for 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve container without handle used as scoop in flour stored on bottom shelf of prep table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor at front counter. Two # cans of tomatoes and white beans are stored on floor used as a stand for a container of rice in kitchen. Case of beef tripe and container of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen used more than 24 hours ago soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior at front counter have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at front counter. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler not covered. a. Baked potatoes b. Diced onions **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in metal pot on bottom shelf of prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks next to ice machine in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets are being re used to store salsa - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 20# beef cooked 9/10 56f Tamales cooked 9/8 48f **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 20# beef cooked 9/10 56f Tamales cooked 9/8 48f **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks next to ice machine in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets are being re used to store salsa - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching dirty surfaces then gloves no hand wash. Employee educated to wash hands before putting on gloves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (116F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2023 license displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap showing light thru. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
67
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching dirty surfaces then gloves no hand wash. Employee educated to wash hands before putting on gloves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under cook line 1 live roach on wall behind 2 door cooler on cook line 1 live roach on floor in soda storage area 1 live roach in gasket of reach in deli cooler 1 live roach on floor in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: 1 live roach on back wall kitchen 1 live roach top kitchen counter 1 live roach in gasket door reach in cooler
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) stand up reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: shredded cheese (37F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (36F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (37F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (38F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (32F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (-10f - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 43f- Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding) stand up reach in cooler **in cooler from 6-27-23. Stop sales. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (116F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2023 license displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under glass door cooler at entry to kitchen 1 dead roach in grease on on cook line floor under stove 1 dead roach in oven on cook line 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: 1 dead roach back kitchen wall
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food not labeled and segregated in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap showing light thru. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee sports drink in cooler over foods to be served to the public in reach in glass door cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line has food debris in bottom of cooler and on shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic single use plates on top shelf not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water in rear of kitchen near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
29
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
18
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
74
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in cooks line reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings under reach in cooler next to cooks line. There is a package Oreo cookies under the cooler that has been chewed through and eaten. Employees cleaned up droppings and sanitized floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. jalapeno salsa (60F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats and sauces prepared Sunday in reach in cooler no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 41 dead roaches in sticker traps next to water heater at end of cooks line Roach traps were discarded during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sour cream container used as scoop in salsa
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in employee bathroom. One dead roach on floor near employee bathroom Employees discarded roaches and mopped floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with beef blood
23-03-4
33
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at the bar has mold like substance on inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation had no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior, in kitchen, to the right of the flat top grill, shows an accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. From 2-1-22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw opened bacon over frozen panned Taquitos. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip container soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef both cooked, no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 89 degrees Fahrenheit hand washing sink water in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Water tempted at hand sink in dining room restroom at 84 degrees farenheit in bar area and 100 degrees Fahrenheit in dining room. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spices and in tomatillo salsa. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 1 cook. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ceiling soiled, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unpeeled unwashed onions being cut. Corrected cook to wash onions first. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Washing tomatillos in prep sink next to hand wash sink, no barrier. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Raw beef in sink next to the hand sink no barrier. **Time Extended**
08B-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chile Verde last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chile Verde on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chile Verde?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Chile Verde.
How does Chile Verde compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Chile Verde most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Chile Verde's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chile Verde have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chile Verde 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 Chile Verde inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chile Verde is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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