Chile Verde
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Chile Verde appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Petersburg restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's room restroom door not tight, self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler across from front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white reach-in chest freezers in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers across from front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a bar with new reach-in coolers for draft beer, a new hand sink, and a three compartment sink along the North wall of the dining room. Discussed with operator that new plans will need to be submitted and approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white reach-in chest freezers in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's room restroom door not tight, self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured at new bar installed in dining room North wall - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Discussed with operator requirements to secure tanks. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler across from front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers across from front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled across from front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared guacamole and salsa inside standing reach-in cooler across from front counter uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pvc pipe in threshold of cook line to rear kitchen area. Operator states the pipe was damaged during repair of tile and will be corrected today. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. White and yellow queso put into steam table to reheat at 9:30 AM at 70F and will not reach 165F.Manager removed items from steam bin and returned to reach-in cooler to begin cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed in between trim and wall located in the dry storage room. Operator dispatched roach and cleaned area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New sink installed without paper towels. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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/. Establishment added a bar with new reach-in coolers for draft beer, a new hand sink, and a three compartment sink along the North wall of the dining room. Discussed with operator that new plans will need to be submitted and approved. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New hand wash sink installed without soap, manager provided. **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. Guacamole and in house salsa not date marked in standing reach-in cooler across from front counter. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black and red mold like substance. Operator directed employee to cover and protect ice, and instructed to clean. Employee began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's room restroom door not tight, self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White bucket used as scoop in what operator identified as flour. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured at new bar installed in dining room North wall
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under white chest freezer in dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler across from front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white reach-in chest freezers in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at new hand wash sink installed. Inspector provided a sign and manager posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers across from front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled across from front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared guacamole and salsa inside standing reach-in cooler across from front counter uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pvc pipe in threshold of cook line to rear kitchen area. Operator states the pipe was damaged during repair of tile and will be corrected today. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed with employee who utilized a separate container to store the solution on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Metal pot with white granular substance inside as storage. Operator identified as flour and labeled pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. No food-grade containers used to store rice and other dry goods in used in dry storage area.
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Inspector observed employee begin to place cooked rice to reheat in the microwave into plastic single use to-go bag. Inspector stopped employee who placed bags into a food grade container to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in steam bin at front counter at 130F. Employee microwaved rice to 165F and placed back into steam bin. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Inside reach-in cooler at front counter, chili rellenos stored in a single-use styrofoam container.
25-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef frozen, not commercially packaged, stored above frozen strawberries in reach-in freezer located in rear dry storage area. Employees relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Milk jug in rear prep area reach-in cooler not dated after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with heavy accumulation of debris at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handwashing sinks in the rear prep area used for other purposes evident by utensils and old food observed inside the sinks. Handwashing sink at retail space of the establishment stored with old cans of beer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle observed on top of reach-in cooler behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - "Women's" restroom in establishment located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear prep area soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of debris on door handles at rear reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle stored inside rear prep area reach-in cooler above ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind front cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Carpet observer underneath a portion of a reach-in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear prep area. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both white reach-in chest freezers, one at the front of establishment and the other near dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven in rear prep area soiled with debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tres leche packaged inside reach-in cooler at front counter for customer self service not properly labeled. Discussed labeling requirements to employee who began labeling all containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line and at prep area. Exterior of reach-in coolers and equipment soiled at front counter. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with operator who had lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of multiple reach-in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chili Rellenos stored for cold holding at front counter not covered. Cut produce stored in reach-in cooler behind steam bin not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance in dry storage area not labeled with identifying name.
02D-01-5
14
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves prior to handing cooking chicken. Educated employee to wash hands prior to putting on gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored above shredded cheese in front reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa bottles at front counter 64F, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork at 124F. Operator effectively reheat to +180F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Fryer baskets soiled with food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back prep area used to store cooking utensils. Employee moved from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over cooler on cook line
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment there is a build up of debris underneath counters and tables.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer first tested at 0ppm. Operator added more bleach and corrected to appropriate concentration 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees observed working with no method of hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle stored above food in back storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers sticky and soiled on contact.
23-24-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in rear prep kitchen with accumulation of red mold like substance in interior
22-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple grease soaked wiping cloths on floor next to fryers
21-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach in coolers with some residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelvings located under prep tables soiled with old food debris throughout establishment. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tres leches cake in glass grab and go cooler at front counter not properly labeled
02D-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located underneath the flat top in back prep kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between coolers at front counter
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer located in rear prep kitchen with accumulation of ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and cans of cheese stored on floor in back prep kitchen. Operator elevated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Carpet flooring under a portion of buffet equipment
36-11-4
17
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sing in prep are full of cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
58
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork rib online at 10 (100F - Hot Holding); chicken online at 10 (106F - Hot Holding) Operator stated the left side of the buffet table was lower set. He raised the heat. Food in the same table on the right side was at proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind ice machine near electrical conduit at entrance of kitchen. Droppings were cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at entrance of kitchen sticking out behind fire suppression box
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sing in prep are full of cooking equipment
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave
14-04-4
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/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license.
51-16-7
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead roaches in a trap in the middle of the kitchen near meat grinder. Employee threw trap away. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
22-08-4
35
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside front door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over mozzarella cheese in reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler behind front counter has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen area has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in women's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop beans in dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar and rice in dry goods storage area.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Manager installed employees must wash hands sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler behind front counter are soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes behind front counter not inverted for protection.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container and not labeled in dry goods storage area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded mozzarella cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee placed raw shell eggs below shredded cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves with sodas stored on them soiled with mold-like substance. Operator in the process of cleaning inserts on shelves and shelves in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container and strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.
31A-11-4
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 next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored inside a container of beans in walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust inside of microwave oven in kitchen. Bottom shelf of prep table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor at front counter. Two 5 gallon containers of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of sour cream containers to store food. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
33
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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 2024-04-30: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots stored on top shelf in dry-storage area not inverted or covered. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Interior of microwave oven near three-compartment sink is rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers being reused store food in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of beans on dry-storage shelf not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at 11:35am. Operator turned temperature up on steam table. Re temped at 12:00pm a. cooked ribs (112F - Hot Holding); 127f b. cooked chicken (105F - Hot Holding) 117f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. 20 rodent droppings on floor underneath dry-storage shelf near reach-in freezer in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on shelf next hand wash sink in near cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor behind ice machine.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded mozzarella cheese in reach-in cooler at front counter.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery store bags used to store tamales in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and pans not sanitizing before storing on shelf. Employee returned items to sink to be rewashed. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching cash register then don gloves and prepare food at front counter. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels, strainer basket, oven mitts, and plastic wrap stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. From walk-in cooler a. Cooked chicken prepared more than 24 hours ago. b. Cooked beef prepared more than 24 hours ago. c. Soup prepared more than 24 hours ago. d. Cooked beans prepared more than 24 hours ago. Will email DBPR Form 5030-049. Date Marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Unlabeled squeeze bottle on hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers being reused store food in walk-in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of beans on dry-storage shelf not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler located at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors located at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in a container of cooked beans in walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots stored on top shelf in dry-storage area not inverted or covered.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Interior of microwave oven near three-compartment sink is rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
12
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Meats cooked in walk in cooler need date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of prep room microwave - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 21 droppings at base of dry storage rack near ice machine in prep area of kitchen 2 droppings behind ice machine in kitchen 1 dropping near front door/ bathrooms 5 droppings in hallway between cooks line and kitchen 5 droppings behind north wall coolers in food storage market side of restaurant 5 droppings on counter in market side of restaurant used for food storage 4 droppings near front door of food storage market side of restaurant 8 droppings behind reach in freezer in prep kitchen 7 droppings in storage area near thermostat at end of Three compartment sink in kitchen
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats cooked in walk in cooler need date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of prep room microwave
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pots of cooked food on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Most of the prep, large pans of meat, salsas, meat trimmings all need date marking - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelon on floor in walk in cooler. Pots of cooked food on floor in walk in cooler. Plastic 24 qt containers of salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Aluminium can cases of soda on floor in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (56F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); mixed cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Pork (55F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (55F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 droppings on floor under and behind ice machine in prep room of kitchen 41 droppings on electrical boxes behind ice machine in prep room of kitchen 1 dropping on shelf with clean dishes in prep room of kitchen 10 droppings in shelving of dried bean storage rack in prep room of kitchen. 1 dropping laying on bag of beans on dry storage rack in prep room of kitchen 2 droppings on floor near slicer table in middle of prep room of kitchen 39 droppings in cafe attached to dining room added for future retail sales but not separated by a doorway
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three flats of raw shell eggs sitting on top of glass coke bottles in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diced on clean rack shelf has old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep room drain covered with paper
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most of the prep, large pans of meat, salsas, meat trimmings all need date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelon on floor in walk in cooler. Pots of cooked food on floor in walk in cooler. Plastic 24 qt containers of salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Aluminium can cases of soda on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
32
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Rodent dropping in cabinet in dining room area. Not touching food or food contact surfaces. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to store tortilla chips cooked with oil.
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen only reaches 81 F after running for 3 minutes.
27-16-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen is blocked with equipment in the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard box of foam cups used to store tortilla chips.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco salad shells not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar removed from original container and not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom is not a self closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle container used to dispense sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, employee removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored in the floor in front of store. Cooking oil stored in the floor of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind front counter. Manager displayed hand wash sign. No employee hand wash sign in unisex restroom. * **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
22
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans 89,55 degrees Fahrenheit cooling from hot from 8-30-22 on 8-31-22 at 12:40pm, food stop saled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Nothing cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small Plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: No bucket in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Wooden cutting board blocking hand wash sink next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
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. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Educated employee on date marking requirements **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple containers of cooked meat in reach in cooler Using single service commercial sour cream to store meats. Spices in kitchen being held commercial single use sour cream containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Educated employees **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in back kitchen heavily soiled. Microwave interior in front area heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in front cooking area heavily scratched. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license hanging on wall behind front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In front cook area above grill ceiling tiles heavily soiled with grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chile Verde last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chile Verde on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chile Verde?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited 10 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Chile Verde's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chile Verde have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chile Verde 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 Chile Verde inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chile Verde is inspected around six times per year on average.
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