CHILANGOS MEXICAN GRILL
339 S SR 7, Plantation FL 33317 · 954.825.8557
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014737 | Feb 17, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022061385 | Dec 16, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2019020791 | Apr 5, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2014050911 | Nov 18, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat beef in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under the grill) cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were prepared approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals by the triple sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw steak thawing at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop salsa in the front cooler. Operator removed take out container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the seating area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without using a sanitizing step. Operator set up triple sink and sanitized dishes properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to store a sanitizer bucket and a sponge. Operator removed items from handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in sugar container at front counter with the handle in direct contact with the food. Operator removed handles from direct contact with the food.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in freezer, raw beef bones over bags of raw tilapia. Employee placed bones under fish.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made new solution, chlorine 100 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two doors reach in freezer, substantial building up of ice on bottom shelf
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test strip being used for checking chlorine sanitizer at 3 Compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains clear liquid identified as degreaser Owner labeled spray bottle
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's bathroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed at room temperature.in 3 compartment sink Beef tripe. Operator placed under running water.
Urinal not functioning properly.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink behind kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee placed a dirty dish in handwashing sink at front counter area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner not labeled in women's bathroom. Operator wrote common name.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 81F at handwashing sink at front counter area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on shoot making contact with ice in ice machine at front counter area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door not tight-fitting at women's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic single serve cup used as scoop for sugar from working bin at front counter area. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working bottle of oil not in original packaging not labeled at cook-line. Operator wrote common name.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed avocados, tomatoes stored in t shirt to go bags in flip top cooler. Observed cooked rice in steam table stored in t shirt to go bags. Employee placed items in food grade bags.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email bulletin.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket and slicing knife in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Sanitizer not labeled in women's restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flip top cooler Plastic soufflé cup to dispense parmigiana cheese
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of microwave
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in store room the handle in contact with rice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed sausage and beef 41F defrosting in standing water at room temperature in three compartment sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 10 Ppm
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.