Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MEXICAN CRAVINGS

12132 US HWY 19 · HUDSON · Pasco County · FL 34667

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3649617
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13468425
DBPR license6113969

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 28, 2025 2:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 29, 2025 1:16 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in the reach in cooler. Operator took chicken out of no food-grade bags and put in food grade bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 5 live roaches, by the trash can area by the front door. 1 live roach, in the kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 live roach, in the hallway walking towards the back 1 live roach, in the bathroom Live roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator moved items out of the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed following: 15 dead roaches, by the trash can area by the front door 1 dead roach, 1st bench on the right side of entering the restaurant. 6 dead roaches, by the self serve salsa bar 1 dead roach, product shelving unit in the dining area 1 dead roach, front counter shelving unit by the cash register. 1 dead roach, kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 dead roach, by the dish washing area 6 dead roaches, the closet in the kitchen 2 dead roaches, the hand sink in the kitchen Dead roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone by the prep area.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.