Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE MEXICAN

601 BRICKELL KEY DR STE 100 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33131

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3744878
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783380
DBPR license2338620

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Serving ceviche in the menu, not identified as raw.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings in food prep area , kitchen area.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, observed kitchen floor underneath dishwasher soiled.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen reach in cooler/ freezer. Soil throughout.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.