How many health inspections has CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA had?

CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA ever been shut down?

No, CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA?

The most frequently cited violations at CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?

PROCESS FAILURE: Specialized processes (smoking, curing, fermenting, reduced-oxygen packaging, sprouting) require precise controls to prevent Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin production. Botulism toxin is one of the most lethal substances known — 1 microgram is fatal. Improperly processed vacuum-packed foods, smoked fish, and fermented products have caused deadly outbreaks. Obtain prior approval (variance) from regulatory authority before conducting specialized processes. Develop HACCP plan with: hazard analysis, critical control points, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification, and record keeping. Maintain all required documentation. Train staff on specific process procedures.

CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA

239 E MICHIGAN ST, Orlando, FL 32806

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA LLC · License: SEA5812408

CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA in Orlando, FL has 26 inspections on record with 141 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

141Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 9, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jun 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Oct 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 17, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

May 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 3, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 25, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA had?: CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA ever been shut down?: No, CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA?: The most frequently cited violations at CHICHOS GRILL AND SALSA are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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