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CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL

11061 SPRING HILL DR · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417979
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8601447
DBPR license3700607

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Invoice for Mahi mahi shows that it is delivered frozen but does not state the freezing process. Operator will discontinue serving Mahi until proof proper parasite destruction is obtained. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket of water in hand wash sink, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi mahi used in Ceviche is not cooked, is served in lime juice, Is delivered frozen. Operator will not serve Mahi raw until menu has been corrected. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand wash sink in kitchen has no hot water, handle for faucet is being repaired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi, package states to remove from package before thawing. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under steam table Behind soda nozzles **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:05 PM.

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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.