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Failing Health Score
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CHICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in SAN MATEO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of walk-in cooler door torn exposing insulation
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in dry storage area person in charge swept up roach during inspection.
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce above ready to eat food in walk-in cooler.
- [14-33-4] Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed can opener attached to side of prep table has blade with rust.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso cheese (129F - Hot Holding) in steamer well. Person in charge placed in metal containers to reheat during inspection.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors through out kitchen soiled with chips and food debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
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