Javier's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Javier's Mexican Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chipley restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area has a mold like build up in top of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen and in back storage area not secured for protection.
51-11-4
90
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in shoot not covered or inverted for protection. Owner had manager place cover for protection during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlon Cuztiu Elvis Cucul
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers of chips stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted in last unisex restroom at end of hallway.
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash receptacle in three unisex restrooms.
32-12-5
78
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded white cheese 45F, cut tomatoes 47F, shredded mixed cheese 44F, raw chicken 45F, sour cream 51F, diced tomatoes 50F in make table. Observed Crab fish mixture 50F, raw beef 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded white cheese 45F, cut tomatoes 47F, shredded mixed cheese 44F, raw chicken 45F, sour cream 51F, diced tomatoes 50F in make table. Observed Crab fish mixture 50F, raw beef 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Observed milk without date mark in reach in cooler in kitchen opened yesterday morning per Owner. Also all items in walk-in cooler were not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee thawing raw shrimp inside of handwashing sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside of ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured in kitchen, bar, and dry storage areas.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup without lid on back prep table near back door.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked before drying completely in a wet-nesting manner in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice in bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service cups not stored inverted without cover over opening in server station.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed taco shells and taco bowls stored under wire shelves with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled near ice machine in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
30
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label in kitchen area.
41-17-4
90
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on dishwasher improperly stored.
41-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen area next to back door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in container stored on floor next to back storage area.
08B-38-4
78
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical raid stored above raw onions in back storage area. Manager moved raid to proper storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler that were not labeled held more than 24 hours. Manager stated when product was made and placed labels on product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 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 rice in walk in cooler with no date mark manager states product was prepared on 8-7. Manager placed date mark on product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Javier's Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Javier's Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Javier's Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Javier's Mexican Grill.
How does Javier's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Chipley?
Javier's Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chipley average of 91.
Has Javier's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Javier's Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Javier's 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 Javier's Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Javier's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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