CHILE VERDE
2801 22 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Inspector observed employee begin to place cooked rice to reheat in the microwave into plastic single use to-go bag. Inspector stopped employee who placed bags into a food grade container to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. No food-grade containers used to store rice and other dry goods in used in dry storage area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef frozen, not commercially packaged, stored above frozen strawberries in reach-in freezer located in rear dry storage area. Employees relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-31-5High Priority – Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Inside reach-in cooler at front counter, chili rellenos stored in a single-use styrofoam container.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in steam bin at front counter at 130F. Employee microwaved rice to 165F and placed back into steam bin. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk jug in rear prep area reach-in cooler not dated after opening.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with heavy accumulation of debris at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handwashing sinks in the rear prep area used for other purposes evident by utensils and old food observed inside the sinks. Handwashing sink at retail space of the establishment stored with old cans of beer. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle observed on top of reach-in cooler behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 16
32-04-4Basic – "Women's" restroom in establishment located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear prep area soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of debris on door handles at rear reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle stored inside rear prep area reach-in cooler above ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind front cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Carpet observer underneath a portion of a reach-in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear prep area. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both white reach-in chest freezers, one at the front of establishment and the other near dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven in rear prep area soiled with debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tres leche packaged inside reach-in cooler at front counter for customer self service not properly labeled. Discussed labeling requirements to employee who began labeling all containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cook line and at prep area. Exterior of reach-in coolers and equipment soiled at front counter. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Discussed with operator who had lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of multiple reach-in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Chili Rellenos stored for cold holding at front counter not covered. Cut produce stored in reach-in cooler behind steam bin not covered.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance in dry storage area not labeled with identifying name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.