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CHILE VERDE TEX MEX MEXICAN RESTAURANT CORP

1925 NW 8 ST · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33881

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871156
DBPR license6306615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One rodent dropping found in storage closet on the floor in the corner. Operator swept and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above mop sink ,storage, and by bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. The bottom of walk in cooler door rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entrance door left side a piece of the shield is missing. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside the fryer doors **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer. Burritos Operator covered burritos. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters above the fryer **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.