Chilangos Mexican Grill

339 S SR 7, Plantation, FL 33317 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622257

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 12, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed under the grill) cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (50°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were prepared approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat beef in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals by the triple sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.

      Observed raw steak thawing at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Food properly thawed1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Chemicals and toxic substances1