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SIMPLE MEXICAN GRILL

11235 US HWY 301 N STE 105 · PARRISH · Manatee County · FL 34219

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3728861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13767354
DBPR license5105755

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed container lined with non food grade paper towel in direct contact with tortillas. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in cook line reach in cooler with temperature above 41F: Butter (55F – Cold Holding); Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Beef (55F – Cold Holding). Items were placed in reach in cooler 2 and a half hours prior to inspection per operator. Operator removed all items listed above and placed them in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute of drink dispenser in dining area soiled. Operator cleaned ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans stored on dry rack wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed salsa stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed portion of kitchen floor with unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near front service counter. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.