CHIPLEY, Washington County

CANCUNS MEXICAN GRILL OF CHIPLEY

1511 MAIN ST, CHIPLEY, FL 32428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
5 Intermediate
Mar 16, 2026
City
CHIPLEY
County
Washington
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24442700

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 24442702

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside the Bar hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 24442706

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24442707

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24442710

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar hand sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24442712

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 24442713

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 24442705

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front lid of the ice machine is not on.

35B-01-4

Detail 24442708

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 24442704

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 24442709

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin

05-09-4

Detail 24442711

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 24442703

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24442701

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter setting on top of the tea machine.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24262163

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated they ran out of test strips last week but they have some being delivered. I left proper test strips for use until delivery. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24262161

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not properly dried before being stacked wet nesting.

51-13-4

Detail 24262164

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed manager the need for choking poster states she will post one this afternoon.

31B-04-4

Detail 24262162

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink no sign for hand wash only. Manager states she will make one and hang it this afternoon.

Feb 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 23528068

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Upon callback, no rodent droppings observed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23528067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Upon callback, updated plans have not been submitted to plan review. Admin Complaint

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 23218188

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Upon callback, no rodent droppings observed. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23218187

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23218189

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 4 servers no current training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23218190

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink unusable due to broken pipe underneath sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 23211236

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside of walk-in cooler.

35A-04-4

Detail 23211241

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of 59 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 50 rodent droppings by mop sink in attached outside dry storage area and 9 rodent droppings by canned tomatoes in attached outside dry storage area. Outside dry storage area only accessible by exterior door. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23211235

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ribeye steak uncovered with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23211234

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23211237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flat-top drawers at 3:05pm: raw shrimp 44F, raw chicken 46F, cooked steak 50F, cooked chicken 52F. Flat-top station make table cooler at 3:05pm: sliced tomatoes 51F, cooked steak 53F, raw chicken 60F. Per person at time of inspection all items in cooler since 9:30am. See stop sale. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23211231

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on outside hose connected to hot water heater.

22-02-4

Detail 23211225

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on ice scoop. Manager took ice scoop to dish area to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23211222

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dishwashing machine.

51-16-7

Detail 23211226

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwash sink in dish area removed; part of dining area converted to server station with ice machine, drink station, reach-in coolers, and handwash sink; and walk-in freezer added. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23211224

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in men's bathroom not working. Employee fixed dispenser at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 23211239

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 cooks and 4 servers no current training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23211232

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging from dishwashing machine. Per manager, spray bottle contains bleach. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23211240

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over food prep table. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23211228

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk-in freezer.

29-27-4

Detail 23211230

Basic - Mop sink unusable due to broken pipe underneath sink. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 23211238

Basic - No light provided inside of walk-in cooler.

35B-04-4

Detail 23211223

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps to outside around ceiling inside of attached outside dry storage.

29-49-6

Detail 23211233

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in flat top station.

08B-12-5

Detail 23211227

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribeye steak uncovered inside walk-in freezer with ice buildup on steak surface. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders and tamales uncovered inside walk-in freezer. Observed uncovered raw chicken and raw fish inside of walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23211229

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled containers of salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Manager labeled items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-24-5

Detail 23528269

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in outside wall of dry storage room.

14-69-4

Detail 23528268

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23528267

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk-in cooler with accumulation of dust.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 22471891

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service in server are not covered for protection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22471892

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area next to cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 22471894

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked in server area without properly drying.

08B-38-4

Detail 22471893

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed juice concentrates stored in a box on the floor in walk in freezer. Salsa in containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22188258

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22188257

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on dish machine improperly stored.

31B-02-4

Detail 22188259

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in center of kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22188256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour cream stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21655593

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on dish machine improper storage.

02C-02-5

Detail 21655590

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Refried beans, tomatoes and guacamole in walk in cooler with no product label or date.

41-17-4

Detail 21655591

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on dish machine with chemical like substance.

24-08-4

Detail 21655592

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting in server area.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-07-5

Detail 21216849

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

02C-02-5

Detail 21216850

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans in walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager states they were prepared on 7-23 manager placed date markings on product.

50-09-4

Detail 21216851

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21216848

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cheese sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 20811989

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered in server area.

11-07-5

Detail 20811987

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

12B-02-4

Detail 20811988

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area then engaging in food prep.

24-08-4

Detail 20811990

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed employee wash pan and stack it without letting it dry first in dish area. Cups by drink machine also stacked without allowing to properly dry.

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 20576275

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in dish pit area. Not landing or near food prep area.

03B-01-6

Detail 20576268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice taken off heat source at 12:15 time temp 2:10 p.m @ 111°F. Put back on steam table. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20576269

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pump bottle of soap not used in dish machine on top of machine.

11-07-5

Detail 20576273

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

53A-05-6

Detail 20576271

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Alberto Reyes Barragan Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20576274

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, beans, rice and chicken in walk in cooler that need to be date marked.

27-16-4

Detail 20576266

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink by cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 20576272

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink above prep area in kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 20576270

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water on cook line in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20576277

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 20576267

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment in server area to cut lemons.

16-46-4

Detail 20576265

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler pans with old labels not removed after washing.

08B-12-5

Detail 20576276

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea ready for service not covered in server area.