Chuy's Opco
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chuy's Opco stretching back to 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Winter Park restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/ 4 front of house employees and 2 back of house.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle inside sugar bin at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under small white cutting board at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in dry storage. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking in kitchen entrance next to office. Operator already submitted a work order **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
86
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At Mop sink
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board at grill
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked plastic containers in dry storage
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lid and container in Dry storage
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt pellets in Hot water heater room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over salt pellets in Hot water heater room
38-07-4
67
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. green chili (129F-131F - Hot Holding) chili con carne (131F - Hot Holding); Both in steam table in kitchen. Operator immediately reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. sani bucket in Handsink at warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. at hand sink by wait station,
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. at hand sink by in small storage area by white freezer
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of small ice machine had slight build up . Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish storage shelf. Operator immediately removed to be properly air dried **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack lids on multiple containers of sauces in walk in cooler. And in plastic containers in dish storage area
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in Togo cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
50
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar had sanitizer bucket in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Container with red food substance in clean storage area **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cracked lid and cracked container at dry dish storage area and walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
78
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
23
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken tenders stored over raw burger meat on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded cheese kept on cook line for less than 4hrs with temperature of 45, shredded white cheese kept on reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 47 Manager discarded and replaced with fresh one. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish area. 1 small flying insect on prep area
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuy's Opco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuy's Opco on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuy's Opco?
Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chuy's Opco.
How does Chuy's Opco compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Chuy's Opco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Chuy's Opco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuy's Opco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chuy's Opco 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 Chuy's Opco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuy's Opco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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