CHAPULTEPEC MEXICAN BAR & RESTAURANT
23 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781077
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both customers and Employees bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Same- **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/17/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee covered ice and cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both customers and Employees bathrooms. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Plastic containers of juice stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water in entire establishment. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 4 drawers storage shelf used to store shredded cheese and cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager removed and discarded items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. Manager renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7: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/. Karla Nunez- 06-07-2024 Expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 76F Warning
Inspection Date: 10/5/2024
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/4/2024
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Container of corn flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Karla Nunez- 06-07-2024 Expired Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small container and pan stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bags of raw chicken stored above containers of raw beef in Atosa Double Doors reach in freezer. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bleach and degreaser bottles during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: Intermediate
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main Flip Top- ; Shredded Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (52-55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main Flip Top- ; Shredded Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (52-55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning Priority: High Priority
- 06-01-5:Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Containers of raw frozen pork and raw beef thawing on prep table. Manager stored under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Manager stored in Sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer 20PPM. Manager remade to 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
Inspection Date: 2/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500405
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked refried beans in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout establishment soiled. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Employee stored greens bananas on same cutting board where chicken was cut earlier. Employee removed washed, peeled bananas and cooked immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers in Everest reach in cooler next to exit door not covered. All cooked foods are uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cut raw chicken breast, washed hands without applying soap and proceeded to touch a clean pan with cooked rice. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on top shelf above containers of cooked meat and cooked rice in cook line. Manager removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored above opened bag of raw pork in True reach in freezer- Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on several times. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382233
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cooked rice on prep table and container of cooked ground beef in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Buckets of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bags of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents Throughout establishment soiled.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Entire kitchen staff.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored above prep table across from stove in kitchen. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored in Everest cooler in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oils not labeled on shelves in kitchen. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. 1)Employee after removing a bug zapper from prep area. Removed gloves and washed hands without using soap then proceeded to grab a to go plate to fix customer's food. 2) Employee washed hands with gloves on and no soap. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employees Washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw fish stored over uncovered pitcher of sauces in reach in under flip top in cook line. Manager moved raw shrimp to a walk in cooler Container of raw fish stored above container of ham in reach in under flip top in coke line. Manager inverted.. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table- Cooked shredded chicken (110-150F - Hot Holding) Per Manager foods items in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Cook reheated **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washed hands in triple sink and wipes hands in apron then proceeded to prepare customer foods.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hands washing sink in kitchen blocked with pans and a pitcher. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection.