Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo
Last inspected:
731 Hwy 17 S, San Mateo, FL 32187Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo has accumulated 75 violations across 22 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, and allergen awareness violations were cited in 4 consecutive inspections from June 2024 through October 2025, indicating a systemic gap in staff training on these high-priority food safety topics. A fire safety violation was documented in 2018 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge at the wait station was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 was completed with no further action required after identifying 9 violations, including recurring employee health policy and allergen awareness issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo last inspected?
- Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo had?
- Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo find?
- Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo ever been shut down?
- No, Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chico's Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo 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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