EL SANTAFE MEXICAN GRILL
800 CLEARWATER LARGO RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 48f, Queso 47f, cooked pork 48f, refried beans 49f, tamales 50f, all found in walk in cooler, made on 9/9/2026, missed cooling window, all items to be discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait stored on top of dishwasher. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 48f, found in walk in cooler, item to be discarded. Cooked beef 48f, Queso 47f, cooked pork 48f, refried beans 49f, tamales 50f, all found in walk in cooler, made on 9/9/2026, missed cooling window, all items to be discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48f, found in walk in cooler, item to be discarded.
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked rice 71f, staff reheating to 165f, 1 hour left. Without intervention, product would not make reheat temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 71f, staff reheating to 165f, 1 hour left. Without intervention, product would not make reheat temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles handing on same shelf as rolled silverware for customers. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Angelica Alvarez(manager).
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/ Angelica Alvarez(manager)
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over rolled silverware. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dishwasher area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:09 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.