El Chingon Mexican Grill

1995 S Waukesha St, Bonifay, FL 32425

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Chingon Mexican Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Chingon Mexican Grill was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

El Chingon Mexican Grill's latest score is in line with the Bonifay average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo lids stored on floor in back storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork in upright cooler. Operator place lid on container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of microwave on prep table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in still water on shelf under prep table. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- cook restroom.

31B-04-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided to entire establishment. Per manager, new hot water heater to be delivered tomorrow. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed no hot water for entire establishment. Owner states that hot water heater is to be installed sometime later today. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed no proof of employee training for 2 cooks and 1 server. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided to entire establishment. Per manager, new hot water heater to be delivered tomorrow. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers with oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved containers to a rack off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stock in buckets stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans and tomatoes in walk in cooler with no label held past 24 hour.

02C-02-5

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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in back storage area.

08B-38-4

Oct 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chingon Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chingon Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chingon Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Chingon Mexican Grill.

How does El Chingon Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Bonifay?

El Chingon Mexican Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonifay average of 95.

Has El Chingon Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chingon Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chingon Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Chingon Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Chingon Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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