CHILE VERDE
4801 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication pad stored in top of 6lb can of cheese sauce. Operator removed medication pad. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment from outside then touch clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tamales in direct contact with non food grade bag in cooler across from floor mixer.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Five gallon Home Depot container used to store food in cooler on cooks line.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked lamb in cooler across from floor mixer. Raw pork ribs stored on top of bag of tamales in cooler across from floor mixer. Operator placed raw items on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. a. yogurt (51F – Cold Holding) b. cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled with food debris between cracks.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area near women restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sour cream containers without handles stored inside MSG containers near three-compartment sink. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tank located in bar area near women's restroom not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface to cover dough on cooks line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil stored on floor near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near women's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Employees Must Wash Hands.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled on floor fan in kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of five gallon sour cream containers in cooler near mop sink.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat-top grill on cooks line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. 50lb bag of rice stored in mop sink not covered.
32-02-4Basic – Women's restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door.
32-04-4Basic – Women's restroom located inside not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:05 PM.
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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.