CHILES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3247 W COLUMBUS DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and rice with no date marks in walkin cooler
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured at back door of kitchen
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and stained on back prep table
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on service line
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 containers of oil stored on floor in storage shed
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knifes and tongs stored in water temped 98F on cookline Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water under 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on shelf under grill top on cookline Observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.