CHICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
731 HWY 17 S · SAN MATEO · Putnam County · FL 32187
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the front line two door reach in cooler, beans (52F – Cold Holding) in covered metal container and in the walk in cooler, beans (44F – Cold Holding) in covered metal container. Both portions from the same cook the previous day and cooled overnight. Operator began discarding. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the front line two door reach in cooler, beans (52F – Cold Holding) in covered metal container and in the walk in cooler, beans (44F – Cold Holding) in covered metal container. Both portions from the same cook the previous day and cooled overnight. Operator began discarding.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler opposite the grill, enchilada (50F – Cold Holding) stored longways in container with top portion above cooling plane and lid of reach in cooler open during lunch rush. Discussed with operator utilizing a deeper pan or storing inside of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In the walk in cooler chicken and beef missing date removed from freezer and placed in walk in cooler.
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep grooves forming on cook line cutting board.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage room on the floor. Employee swept and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple reuses of sour cream containers, and ice cream containers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.