Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHILE VERDE

2801 22 AVENUE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3353215
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372475
DBPR license6218030

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 30, 2023 1:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 31, 2023 9:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three flats of raw shell eggs sitting on top of glass coke bottles in walk in cooler

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 droppings on floor under and behind ice machine in prep room of kitchen 41 droppings on electrical boxes behind ice machine in prep room of kitchen 1 dropping on shelf with clean dishes in prep room of kitchen 10 droppings in shelving of dried bean storage rack in prep room of kitchen. 1 dropping laying on bag of beans on dry storage rack in prep room of kitchen 2 droppings on floor near slicer table in middle of prep room of kitchen 39 droppings in cafe attached to dining room added for future retail sales but not separated by a doorway

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (55F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (56F – Cold Holding); Pork (55F – Cold Holding); Beef (55F – Cold Holding); mixed cheese (55F – Cold Holding) Pork (55F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diced on clean rack shelf has old food debris

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep room drain covered with paper

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most of the prep, large pans of meat, salsas, meat trimmings all need date marking

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Watermelon on floor in walk in cooler. Pots of cooked food on floor in walk in cooler. Plastic 24 qt containers of salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Aluminium can cases of soda on floor in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.