CHINELOS TAQUERIA
6210 54 AVE N, Kenneth City FL 33709 · 727-3299177
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-204 written procedures for vomit and diarrheal.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Operator used gloved hands to wipe cutting board with sanitizer cloth, then removed gloves and began to put on new gloves to continue food preparation. Operator then washed hands and put on new gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator remade and tested at 50PPM
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink on cookline had container storing in it Operator removed container
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink on cookline -hand wash sink in restroom Operator provided paper towels.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink on cookline Operator provided soap
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -no trash can at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator provided trash can
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to stove soiled with food residues
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. -flooring torn and cracked in kitchen
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat buns in two door glass reach in cooler. Employee moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beside of cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table during active making of taco shells
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in prep area hot water turned off when hot water turned on water leaking into sink. Establishment has plumber coming to fix tomorrow.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen fish stored over frozen ground beef. Items reorganized.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. The employee diluted chemical with water and quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in front kitchen cook line area. Paper towels stocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in front kitchen cook line area. Soap stocked.
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. Observed employee training certificate for Concepcion A. completion date 1/18/2023 through Premier Food Safety. No other training could be provided.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Food stored in a prohibited area next to the restaurants
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Apr 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Food stored in a prohibited area next to the restaurants
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License 2-1-2025
Food stored in a prohibited area next to the restaurants
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with bucket. Employee removed bucket.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has build up of ice interior.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door employee removed tong.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar with handle touching. Employee removed scoop.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed pineapple over ready to eat horchata. Employee removed pineapple to lower shelf.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked onions in prep cooler in kitchen, chicken removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink in kitchen, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink in rear prep room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handle soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasoning bin, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication of advil stored on rack with seasonings above three-compartment sink. Operator removed medication.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in grocery store bags in stand-alone freezer in prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in stand-alone refrigerator.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle wiping cloth from sanitizer solution and clean table then engage in food preparation handling squeeze bottles and spatula. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator removed squeeze bottle and spatula from cook line.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-204 written procedures for vomit and diarrheal.
No proof provided that recently food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Anita Mendez hired less than 60 days. Will email DBPR Form 5030-203. Employee health reporting agreement.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease behind oven and fat-fryer.
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor next to prep table in prep area. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Will email DBPR form 5030-111 employee must wash hands
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table underneath flat-top grill soiled with food debris. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler located on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Container of rice stored on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area not covered. Operator covered rice
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above a container of salsa in stand-alone refrigerator in prep area. Operator removed unwashed produce from above salsa.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath three-compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of flour on bottom shelf of prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. 4qt container salt stored on prep table not labeled.
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.