CHILE VERDE
2801 22 AVENUE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
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 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at entrance of kitchen sticking out behind fire suppression box
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind ice machine near electrical conduit at entrance of kitchen. Droppings were cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork rib online at 10 (100F – Hot Holding); chicken online at 10 (106F – Hot Holding) Operator stated the left side of the buffet table was lower set. He raised the heat. Food in the same table on the right side was at proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sing in prep are full of cooking equipment
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
14-04-4Intermediate – Microwave inner surface open and rusted in prep room microwave
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/. Walk in cooler has been removed and turned in to several reach in coolers in lobby. A buffet style hot service table, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer have been added to the lobby. 18 seats/3 tables have been added to license.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead roaches in a trap in the middle of the kitchen near meat grinder. Employee threw trap away. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.