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CHIMENTO'S SPAGHETTI HOUSE

1110 NEW YORK AVE, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407.957.8771

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5908039
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4lbs of cooked shrimp temping at 46F. Per operator it was in small black reach in fridge overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over premade lasagna in reach in cooler underneath pizza make table Operator switched order
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher inside of handwashing sink next to three compartment sink Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups inside of dry ingredient containers on shelf over salad make table
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks across from ice machine in storage room
Basic/51-11-4
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stainless steel reach in cooler closest to kitchen entrance
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box across from salad make table on cookline marinara (128F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours per operator Operator put on stove to reheat, recheck 172F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips for dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees no hats or hair nets
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave has hole in back Torn gasket on reach in cooler under make table at back of cookline
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer near door to back room
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One on counter across from stove
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near front counter in prep area
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over block of mozzarella at reach in fridge in storage room
High priority/08A-05-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap in the interior of ice machine in stock room
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured at front counter and CO2 tanks at storage room
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to clean dishes
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with out a hat or hair net
Basic/13-02-4
Food stored on floor. Case of pasta stored on floor at dry storage room
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with sugar and bread crumbs
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in chest freezer stored in dining room unlocked
Basic/08B-63-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over pasta at pizza station reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two clear spray bottles above triple sink not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards throughout kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep without hair nets or hats
Basic/13-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen next to ice machine
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout facility
Basic/36-11-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownie pudding,cheesecake cup and tiramisu only has date,at glass fridge in dining area for grab and go
Basic/02D-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by hand wash sink on bottom of fridge
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4lbs of cooked shrimp temping at 46F. Per operator it was in small black reach in fridge overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4lbs of cooked shrimp temping at 46F. Per operator it was in small black reach in fridge overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at salad station on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap located at interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Over back door leading outside to mop sink
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Salad station make table has door (right side)does not seal when closed
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door located by ice machine
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer in dining room not locked accessible to the public
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line across from salad station
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by front counter
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 46f cold holding. Operator claimed cooler lid open too long. Suggest rapid chill Recheck sliced tomatoes 42f cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer in dining room not locked
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms. Inspector sent signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. AC cover over clean plates
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.