La Chalupita Mexican Market

3422 Us Hwy 98 W #2, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

La Chalupita Mexican Market appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Santa Rosa Beach restaurants, the typical score is 94; La Chalupita Mexican Market is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf above raw pork and raw fish in glass display cooler.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julio de Jesus date of test 07/23/2020 and no other CFM. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin skirting with accumulation of black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans: Jalapeños Rajas Cut Cactus

01B-01-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed opened drink can stored inside glass display case. Operator removed and sanitized area during inspection.

12B-02-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, arroz Cocina.

14-01-5

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid online during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time extended due to technical deficiencies. **Time Extended**

53A-05-6

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Chalupita Mexican Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Chalupita Mexican Market on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does La Chalupita Mexican Market compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

La Chalupita Mexican Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has La Chalupita Mexican Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Chalupita Mexican Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Chalupita Mexican Market 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 La Chalupita Mexican Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Chalupita Mexican Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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