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 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese (129F – Hot Holding) in steamer well. Person in charge placed in metal containers to reheat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-33-4Basic – Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed can opener attached to side of prep table has blade with rust.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in dry storage area person in charge swept up roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors through out kitchen soiled with chips and food debris.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of walk-in cooler door torn exposing insulation
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce above ready to eat food in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:59 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.