Chile Verde in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

2801 22 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Overview

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg has accumulated 472 violations across 41 inspections since 2020, averaging 11.5 per visit. The facility has been shut down seven times for rodent and roach activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between January 2024 and February 2026, inspectors issued seven emergency orders or warnings, with multiple callback inspections finding continued violations. The top violations involve hand-washing and food contact surface sanitation, with 7 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines.

Most recent closure: April 29, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

41Inspections
472Violations
7Closures
$1,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 11.5 violations / inspection 11.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 7 emergency closures 7 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (7)

Emergency closure history for Chile Verde in St. Petersburg
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 09:02:00
Rodent activity 09:21:00
Rodent activity 09:34:00
Rodent activity 15:52:00
Roach activity 15:37:00
Rodent activity 11:42:00
Rodent activity 11:19:00

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Chile Verde in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024006946 Jan 9, 2024 Miami (Doral)
3--2024029525 $800.00 Apr 29, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
3--2023069231 Oct 30, 2023 Miami (Doral)
3--2022033832 Jun 29, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
3--2021046583 Sep 28, 2021 Orlando
3--2021024539 $400.00 Mar 29, 2021 Miami (Doral)
3--2021008089 $400.00 Jan 25, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 8 inspections66 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections50 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections65 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 11 inspections95 violations · 52 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 6 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Chile Verde in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chile Verde in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Chile Verde in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Chile Verde in St. Petersburg last shut down?
Chile Verde in St. Petersburg was last shut down on April 29, 2024 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Chile Verde in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Chile Verde in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Chile Verde in St. Petersburg had?
Chile Verde in St. Petersburg has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chile Verde in St. Petersburg find?
Chile Verde in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Chile Verde in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
Yes, Chile Verde in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 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.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
Has Chile Verde in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Chile Verde in St. Petersburg has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Chile Verde in St. Petersburg been fined?
Chile Verde in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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