Chiringo

63 Hotz Ave, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chiringo has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach average 94, so Chiringo is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sugar in downstairs kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed, confirmed held overnight Make table located at left of kitchen entrance sliced tomatoes 54F, house made salsa 55F

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, confirmed held overnight Make table located at left of kitchen entrance sliced tomatoes 54F, house made salsa 55F

03A-02-5

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. This inspector provided procedure and operator properly posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. This inspector provided choke poster and operator properly posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of cooking oil stored on floor beside grill. Operator removed and properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat lobster rolls in cooler located in office area.

08A-05-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residue, downstairs, first one to left of entrance.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiringo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiringo on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Chiringo compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Chiringo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Chiringo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chiringo have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chiringo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chiringo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chiringo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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