CHILE VERDE TEX MEX MEXICAN RESTAURANT CORP

1925 NW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/14/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above mop sink ,storage, and by bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The bottom of walk in cooler door rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entrance door left side a piece of the shield is missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters above the fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10718724
2024-11-14
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 11/13/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above mop sink ,storage, and by bar area. **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The bottom of walk in cooler door rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entrance door left side a piece of the shield is missing. **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside the fryer doors **Warning**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer. Burritos Operator covered burritos. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters above the fryer **Warning**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One rodent dropping found in storage closet on the floor in the corner. Operator swept and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler **Warning**
Food Inspector #8871156
2024-11-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 8/26/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Around frame of walk in cooler door, cutting board cut marks, rusted shelf near dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights Above On cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8870524
2024-08-26
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/24/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Around frame of walk in cooler door, cutting board cut marks, rusted shelf near dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights Above On cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live in closet by mop sink 2 live on wall by three compartment sink 1 live on wall behind clean plates on cooks line 2 live on expo window under oven mittens 1 live behind chest freezer. 5 live roaches under boxes next to back door of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 live roach behind plaster on dry storage door. 1 live roach crawling behind ice machine on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: 1 live roach on storage closet door. Operator killed roach and washed hands. 1 live roach on season shelf above can goods. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8869536
2024-08-24
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/23/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on wall above three compartment sink 1 dead on wall by reach in cooler 1 dead in mop sink closet 1 dead on side of large mixer 13 dead in bar area between wood 1 dead behind reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 dead behind microwave on cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Around frame of walk in cooler door, cutting board cut marks, rusted shelf near dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights Above On cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen 4 live flies at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 3 flies in dry storage closet. 4 flies behind bar.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live in closet by mop sink 2 live on wall by three compartment sink 1 live on wall behind clean plates on cooks line 2 live on expo window under oven mittens 1 live behind chest freezer. 5 live roaches under boxes next to back door of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 live roach behind plaster on dry storage door. 1 live roach crawling behind ice machine on the floor.
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Top corner in dish area, around door frames in dish area, around electrical outlets in kitchen, around window at drive thru, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Still around drive through window. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8868371
2024-08-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 8/22/2024

High Priority
8
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
26
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, rice, beans bulk bins cup used to scoop **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils **Warning**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on wall above three compartment sink 1 dead on wall by reach in cooler 1 dead in mop sink closet 1 dead on side of large mixer 13 dead in bar area between wood 1 dead behind reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Around frame of walk in cooler door, cutting board cut marks, rusted shelf near dish area **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions , clean cooking oil in kitchen on floor Operator removed all items from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights Above On cook line. **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar **Warning**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of reach in freezer surface rust Cardboard lining shelf in dry storage **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of walk-in cooler Hood filters soiled Gaskets of reach in coolers, walk in cooler, **Warning**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Whole peeled tomatoes **Warning**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting lettuce with bare hands. Discussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat items. **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen 4 live flies at bar **Warning**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On bottom of taco shells lined with paper towel Using to go bags to hold tortillas **Warning**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live in closet by mop sink 2 live on wall by three compartment sink 1 live on wall behind clean plates on cooks line 2 live on expo window under oven mittens 1 live behind chest freezer. 5 live roaches under boxes next to back door of kitchen. **Warning**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Top corner in dish area, around door frames in dish area, around electrical outlets in kitchen, around window at drive thru, **Warning**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork fat left out over night per cook 75° **Warning**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork fat left out over night per cook 75° **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line **Warning**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand was sink removed near three compartment sink **Warning**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • 53A-05-6: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/ 5 employees present ( 3 front of house employees and 2 cooks) no certified manager present **Warning**
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Calibrated thermometer with employee. Thermometer read 35° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle in dish area **Warning**
Food Inspector #8778144
2024-08-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 26 total violations (8 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).