Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RED CHILLEZ

13680 WALSINGHAM RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33774

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3725746
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764239
DBPR license6218010

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained Can opener blade soiled

#17Intermediate53A-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/ One employee in dining room, 3 employees in kitchen and 2 employees in prep/warewashing area with no CFM

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station in side hallway

#19Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6 employees present during inspection, 3 valid certificates provided

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles over cook line

#3Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as food contact surface for dough at tandoori oven **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board of deli cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cook line with no hair restraints **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in in standing water in deli cooler on cook line

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles on cook line

#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy accumulation of dust on fan over coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled top shelf over prep coolers on cook line

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on top shelf over stored food in walk in cooler due to dripping from compressor, staff began cleaning shelves **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Active water dripping observed from compressor into pan on top shelf in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 6:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.