Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHILE VERDE

4801 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 27, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3319903
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8324755
DBPR license6217864

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 27, 2023 4:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 29, 2023 11:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#16High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Naproxen stored on pass thru over microwave.

#17High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching dirty surfaces then gloves no hand wash. Employee educated to wash hands before putting on gloves.

#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under cook line 1 live roach on wall behind 2 door cooler on cook line 1 live roach on floor in soda storage area 1 live roach in gasket of reach in deli cooler 1 live roach on floor in prep area

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F – Cold Holding) raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding) stand up reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (116F – Hot Holding) in steam table. Employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris.

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer Bucket in hand sink at bar area.

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2023 license displayed.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under glass door cooler at entry to kitchen 1 dead roach in grease on on cook line floor under stove 1 dead roach in oven on cook line 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food not labeled and segregated in reach in cooler.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap showing light thru. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under coolers and behind cook line soiled with grease and food debris.

#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee sports drink in cooler over foods to be served to the public in reach in glass door cooler.

#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. No Hot water in restroom turned off due to leak in pipe.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line has food debris in bottom of cooler and on shelves.

#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic single use plates on top shelf not inverted.

#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line and upright reach in cooler on cook line have standing water in bottom.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water in rear of kitchen near back door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.