JAVIER'S MEXICAN GRILL
1414 MAIN ST UNIT 5, Chipley FL 32428 · 850 638 2270
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area has a mold like build up in top of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen and in back storage area not secured for protection.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in shoot not covered or inverted for protection. Owner had manager place cover for protection during inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlon Cuztiu Elvis Cucul
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash receptacle in three unisex restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers of chips stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted in last unisex restroom at end of hallway.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded white cheese 45F, cut tomatoes 47F, shredded mixed cheese 44F, raw chicken 45F, sour cream 51F, diced tomatoes 50F in make table. Observed Crab fish mixture 50F, raw beef 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded white cheese 45F, cut tomatoes 47F, shredded mixed cheese 44F, raw chicken 45F, sour cream 51F, diced tomatoes 50F in make table. Observed Crab fish mixture 50F, raw beef 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk without date mark in reach in cooler in kitchen opened yesterday morning per Owner. Also all items in walk-in cooler were not date marked.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee thawing raw shrimp inside of handwashing sink on cook line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside of ice machine in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured in kitchen, bar, and dry storage areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup without lid on back prep table near back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked before drying completely in a wet-nesting manner in server station.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service cups not stored inverted without cover over opening in server station.
Stored food not covered. Observed taco shells and taco bowls stored under wire shelves with no cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled near ice machine in kitchen area.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label in kitchen area.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on dishwasher improperly stored.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in container stored on floor next to back storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen area next to back door.
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.