Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa
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3247 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 182 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on December 15, 2015 for sewage leaks. The restaurant has been the subject of three disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines.
High-priority violations have been a pervasive pattern throughout the facility's inspection history. Employee health policy violations appeared in every recent inspection from January 2023 through March 2026—a recurring finding across four consecutive years that indicates systematic non-compliance with worker illness and reporting requirements. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in eight of the last eight inspections. Handwashing facility violations and food contact surface violations also appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. Shell stock and parasite destruction violations suggest ongoing issues with raw shellfish handling and parasite control protocols. On July 14, 2021, a fire safety violation documented exposed electrical wiring over a cooking area.
The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 documented 14 violations including one high-priority violation and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, indicating formal escalation of compliance concerns.
Most recent closure: December 15, 2015 for sewage leaks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage leaks | 12:04:00 |
Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025974 | $160.00 | Apr 11, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016000587 | $800.00 | Dec 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015029914 | $400.00 | May 26, 2015 | Tampa |
Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on December 15, 2015 for sewage leaks. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Chiles Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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