Chiefland, Levy County

FILIPINES FOOD AND MORE

1206 NORTH YOUNG BLVD YELLOW ROW, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
5 High Priority
Sep 6, 2025
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
13

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.

Sep 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 24014035

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee was outside of restaurant, handled pack of cigarettes, touched face, then entered the kitchen and began scooping food into a takeout container for a customer. Kitchen has only one handwash sink at cookline. Additional handwash sink at service counter strongly recommended.

01A-05-4

Detail 24014038

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Flat of raw shell eggs inside cooler at far end of kitchen. Manager stated she gets the eggs from a friend. Manager stated she would take them home and not use them inside the restaurant.

08A-04-5

Detail 24014034

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Several flats containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bag of potatoes inside reach-in cooler at end of kitchen. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24014036

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags containing raw chicken stored on top of lid of pan containing raw pork inside reach-in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to below the raw pork during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-04-5

Detail 24014039

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Flat of raw shell eggs inside cooler at far end of kitchen. Manager stated she gets the eggs from a friend. Manager stated she would take them home and not use them inside the restaurant.

35A-03-4

Detail 24014037

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Manager swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23749461

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on wall in kitchen near warming units. 2. One live roach in kitchen on wooden ledge attached to in-use warming units 3. One live roach in kitchen on gasket of unused cooler door. 4. One live roach on wall in kitchen below serving window. 5. One live roach on floor in kitchen beside water heater. 6. Three live roaches crawling on doorframe in kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 7. Two live roaches in kitchen crawling on gasket on in-use reach-in cooler door. 8. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen near coolers. 9. One live roach on paper sign stuck to window inside kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: 1. Three live roaches on door frame in center of kitchen, in crevasse at top of door frame. 2. One live roache on gasket of cooler door in kitchen. 3. Three live roaches on corner of three-compartment sink in kitchen. 4. One live roach on window frame in kitchen near service window. Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 23749460

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One egg sac on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. 2. Roach excrement in kitchen on gasket on reach-in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Inspector observed 15 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen behind row of reach-in coolers during this inspection. Inspector had manager sweep up the rodent droppings during this inspection. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23749462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below warming table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: 1. Three dead roaches stuck to gasket of cooler door in kitchen. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below reach-in cooler at left side. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside water heater. Admin Complaint

Apr 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23735516

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on wall in kitchen near warming units. 2. One live roach in kitchen on wooden ledge attached to in-use warming units 3. One live roach in kitchen on gasket of unused cooler door. 4. One live roach on wall in kitchen below serving window. 5. One live roach on floor in kitchen beside water heater. 6. Three live roaches crawling on doorframe in kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 7. Two live roaches in kitchen crawling on gasket on in-use reach-in cooler door. 8. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen near coolers. 9. One live roach on paper sign stuck to window inside kitchen. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 23735515

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One egg sac on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. 2. Roach excrement in kitchen on gasket on reach-in cooler door. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23735514

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below warming table. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23735517

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use condiment cups stored directly on floor in kitchen at cookline.

Sep 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 12

08B-02-4

Detail 22991826

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. All food inside warming unit uncovered. Flies present inside kitchen.

35A-02-6

Detail 22991824

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One dead fly on plastic wrapping around foam takeout containers. Manager discarded dead fly during this inspection. Manager attempting to kill flies with oven mitt neat cookline. Inspector had manager set oven mitt aside to be washed. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 22991816

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in freezer. Manager placed chicken in a food grade bag during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 22991819

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.

08A-05-6

Detail 22991820

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs, raw pork, and raw chicken stored on shelves above wrapped plates of cakes and box containing raw cabbage inside reach-in cooler near serving window. Employee moved raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22991827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: fried rice (85F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the rice has been held in the pan for approximately one hour. Inspector had manager begin reheating rice during this inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22991817

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on counter at cookline beside pan of batter and dishes. Manager removed bleach from counter during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22991825

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.

53A-07-6

Detail 22991822

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22991828

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for any employees at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22991818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent on AC unit near serving window soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22991823

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below handwash sink at cookline leaks onto floor when water is ran.

48-04-4

Detail 22991821

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored on floor in kitchen near cookline. Repeat Violation

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-16-4

Detail 22850225

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outdoors and began stirring noodles with tongs. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Not observed during this inspection. Inspector provided handwash handouts to operator during this inspection. Time Extended

12A-20-4

Detail 22850224

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with out using soap in three-compartment sink for approximately three seconds. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands with soap for twenty seconds at handwash sink before continuing to work at cookline. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Not observed during this inspection. Inspector provided handwash handouts to operator during this inspection. Time Extended

Apr 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 22819827

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outdoors and began stirring noodles with tongs. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 22819819

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with out using soap in three-compartment sink for approximately three seconds. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands with soap for twenty seconds at handwash sink before continuing to work at cookline. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22819817

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint

14-15-4

Detail 22819813

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to cover pan of chicken and pan of coleslaw inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Grocery bag does contact top of food. Inspector had employee remove grocery bags from top of food during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22819812

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler above pan of coleslaw. Employee moved raw eggs to another cooler away from ready-to-eat foods during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 22819826

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings on shelf at cookline beside clean dishes. Manager began cleaning rodent droppings during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22819825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing in three-compartment sink: fish (60F-63F - Cold Holding). Inspector had employee place fish into the cooler to cool to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22819815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warming unit at pickup window: rice (119F - Hot Holding); chicken (115F - Hot Holding); cooked cabbage (103F - Hot Holding) Manager stated all foods were cooked this morning and placed into the warmers appropriately thirty minutes prior. Inspector had manager begin reheating all foods to 165F during this inspection. rice (119F 9:30, 174F 10:30 - Reheating); cabbage (103F 9:30, 175F 10:30 - Reheating); chicken (115F 9:30, 168F 10:30) Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22819821

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Three scouring pads stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed scouring pads from sink before washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 22819816

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Inspector provided operator a list of providers during this inspection. Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 22819822

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside three-compartment sink: One pan of fish inside reduced oxygen packages thawed in standing water. Manager stated the fish began thawing this morning. Packages do have a label stating it must be removed from package prior to thawing. Inspector had employee remove fish from reduced oxygen environment and place into the cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22819820

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall near warming units at pickup window.

23-03-4

Detail 22819823

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent on window unit air conditioner in kitchen near reach-in coolers soiled with dust. Faucet handles at handwash sink soiled with grease. Employee cleaned faucet handles during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 22819818

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of fish thawing in standing water inside three-compartment sink. Inspector had employee move pan of fish into the cooler during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 22819814

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall in kitchen near cookline. Unsealed wood beam in kitchen near refrigerators.

48-04-4

Detail 22819824

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored inside kitchen.

Apr 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-07-6

Detail 22423752

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: No change. Time Extended

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22420780

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen by three-compartment sink.

08A-05-6

Detail 22420782

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above celery and potatoes in reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to another shelf during this inspection.

12A-03-4

Detail 22420783

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. One employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22420773

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained.

31A-09-4

Detail 22420784

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handwash sink in establishment has a missing drain pipe and is unusable. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22420779

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink near entrance. Manager removed dishes from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 22420781

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM for establishment. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22420777

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep area has a large crack in corner.

08B-32-4

Detail 22420774

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Frozen chicken in bag thawing on picnic table outside in the sun, no overhead protection.

23-03-4

Detail 22420775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above three compartment sink soiled with dust.

29-08-4

Detail 22420776

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe below handwash sink missing. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22420778

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of frozen chicken thawing on picnic table in the sun behind establishment. Inspector had employee return frozen chicken to refrigerator to continue thawing.

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22031307

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023.

11-27-4

Detail 22031304

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22031303

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pans stored inside handwash sink. Employee removed pans from handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22031306

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside three-compartment sink. Employee cleaned up and discarded roach during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22031308

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection unavailable upon request.

29-11-4

Detail 22031305

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below handwash sink leaks onto the floor.

Sep 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21427933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer on front counter: chicken (91F - Hot Holding). Manager placed item on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21427935

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep counter.

16-37-1

Detail 21427936

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

25-06-4

Detail 21427934

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in storage area. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21427932

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Manager placed item in sink and started water running on item. Corrected On-Site