Los Chico's
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Los Chico's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Los Chico's latest score is in line with the Zephyrhills average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Email operator written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Operator diluted to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside top of reach in cooler next to sink on cook line soiled with black mold like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put rags in bucket in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken wings stored over stuffed peppers in stand up reach in freezer in dry storage. Operator moved chicken to the bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of door and gasket soiled with black mold like substance in Reach in freezer next to hand sink on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind equipment on cook line soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in reach in cooler on cook line with sticker on it. Operator washed and removed sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed 101 brand of bleach that is designed for laundry and general cleaning. Manager went to store and purchased approved bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook lime **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The license displayed expired on 2-1-22.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board white with excessive grooves on the cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed many missing and cracked tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce served over ready for eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken prepared 2 days prior with no date. Explained date marking requirements with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked door handle and torn gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracked tile's throughout kitchen
36-17-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Chico's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Chico's on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Chico's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Chico's.
How does Los Chico's compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Los Chico's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Los Chico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Chico's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Chico's 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 Los Chico's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Chico's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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