CHILE VERDE
4801 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells stored above cooked potatoes and dough in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From upright refrigerator on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 1:20 p.m. 1. cooked diced chicken (48F – Cold Holding) 43f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with employee that hand wash sink is only sink to wash hands. **Warning**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area near restroom. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at in bar area near restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1. Shing 2. Alexie **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle near three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles used as scoops in containers of food in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tank between ice machine and red in kitchen not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2024. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind upright cooler on cooks line in kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach, clean and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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 touching chips on table in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in cooler near ice machine. **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sour cream containers reused to store food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. From shelf in kitchen. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. From shelf in kitchen not labeled. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran Container of salt on prep table not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:16 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.