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CANCUNS MEXICAN GRILL OF CHIPLEY

1511 MAIN ST · CHIPLEY · Washington County · FL 32428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495967
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868561
DBPR license7700230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside of walk-in cooler.

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ribeye steak uncovered with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on outside hose connected to hot water heater.

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on ice scoop. Manager took ice scoop to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dishwashing machine.

#17Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in men's bathroom not working. Employee fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed 5 cooks and 4 servers no current training. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging from dishwashing machine. Per manager, spray bottle contains bleach. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over food prep table. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk-in freezer.

#3Basic29-27-4

Basic – Mop sink unusable due to broken pipe underneath sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic38-04-4

Basic – No light provided inside of walk-in cooler.

#5Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps to outside around ceiling inside of attached outside dry storage.

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in flat top station.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ribeye steak uncovered inside walk-in freezer with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders and tamales uncovered inside walk-in freezer. Observed uncovered raw chicken and raw fish inside of walk-in cooler.

Stop Sale
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled containers of salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Manager labeled items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.