Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville
Last inspected:
1027 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville has accumulated 154 violations across 31 inspections since 2018, averaging 5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated warnings and compliance callbacks, particularly in 2024 when inspectors found 22 violations in a single visit. Food contact surface sanitation, hand washing, and employee health reporting are the most frequently cited violations. A 2023 fire safety inspection documented a gas-powered pressure washer stored adjacent to the kitchen, a hazard that has not been corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 7 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville last inspected?
- Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville had?
- Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville find?
- Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville was most recently inspected on May 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville ever been shut down?
- No, Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill in Niceville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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