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CHAPALA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND GRILL

1027 JOHN SIMS PKWY · NICEVILLE · Okaloosa County · FL 32578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482053
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8821553
DBPR license5600768

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line low boys – steak 50, sausage 61, chicken 50F ( second temperatures – steak 56, sausage 61, chicken 50F ) Per staff less than 4 hrs. Items iced for rapid cooling during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line low boy drawers

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line adjacent to fry station and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink Handwashing sign/ procedure provided to operator during the inspection.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Kitchen- Expo line bottom shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.