EL CHINGON MEXICAN GRILL
1995 S WAUKESHA ST, Bonifay FL 32425
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo lids stored on floor in back storage area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stored food not covered. Pork in upright cooler. Operator place lid on container during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of microwave on prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- cook restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in still water on shelf under prep table. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided to entire establishment. Per manager, new hot water heater to be delivered tomorrow.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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. Observed no proof of employee training for 2 cooks and 1 server.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided to entire establishment. Per manager, new hot water heater to be delivered tomorrow.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 containers with oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved containers to a rack off of floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in server ally used as dump sink with ice in it.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stock in buckets stored on floor in dry storage area.
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.