LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN GRILL
724 US HWY 41 · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline reached into his pocket with gloved hand, then handled tongs without washing hands or changing gloves. The employee washed hands and changed gloves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots on back side of building, near back door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection below dish machine.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet cloth stored down inside handwash sink beside walk-in cooler.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees handling food without a certified food manager present.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored inside pan of salt at cookline. An employee discarded the condiment cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – 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. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor in dry storage room. An employee placed the bottles on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.