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CHAPALA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL

1027 JOHN SIMS PKWY · NICEVILLE · Okaloosa County · FL 32578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3625127
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10919626
DBPR license5600768

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line low boy cooler drawers – cheese 50/48, mixed packaged vegetables 48, sausage 53F Per cook less than 2 hrs. Iced during the inspection . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station hand wash sink 73F after prolonged running. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Low boy cold drawers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer Cooked Chiles Covered during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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.