CHILES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

dba CHILES MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

About this restaurant

Chiles Mexican Restaurant is a seating restaurant located at 3247 W Columbus Drive in Tampa with a capacity of 60 seats. The establishment serves Mexican cuisine and operates Monday through Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Saturday with extended hours, while remaining closed on Wednesdays. According to online reviews, the restaurant is described as a popular dining destination known for its authentic Mexican cuisine.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
3247 W COLUMBUS DR
TAMPA, FL 33607
Phone
813.354.8335
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Collier (code 11)
Seating
60 seats

License

License Number
SEA3900863
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 23, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13544903 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 9, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10891714 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food