CHILE VERDE
2801 22 AVENUE N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sing in prep are full of cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead roaches in a trap in the middle of the kitchen near meat grinder. Employee threw trap away. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at entrance of kitchen sticking out behind fire suppression box
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind ice machine near electrical conduit at entrance of kitchen. Droppings were cleaned and sanitized **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. pork rib online at 10 (100F - Hot Holding); chicken online at 10 (106F - Hot Holding) Operator stated the left side of the buffet table was lower set. He raised the heat. Food in the same table on the right side was at proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sing in prep are full of cooking equipment
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen area has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in women's restroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop beans in dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar and rice in dry goods storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Manager installed employees must wash hands sign. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler behind front counter are soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes behind front counter not inverted for protection.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container and not labeled in dry goods storage area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over mozzarella cheese in reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside front door.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler behind front counter has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).