How many health inspections has CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL had?

CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL

11061 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill, FL 34608

Hernando County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL INC · License: SEA3700607

CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL in Spring Hill, FL has 25 inspections on record with 228 total violations (9.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

228Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 23, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 4, 2018	Roach activity	11:34:00

Inspection History (25)

Apr 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 1, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 20, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Jan 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

May 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hernando County average of 0.20 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.70.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL had?: CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at CHULAS MEXICAN GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, 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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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