Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LOS MEXICANOS

301 GULF BLVD · INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33785

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 2, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2976000
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7208589
DBPR license6216128

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 2, 2020 12:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 3, 2020 10:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#17High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#18High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Borito/tomato sauce 110°f , **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#19High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed above left steam well in conduit against wall. One live roach observed behind wood railing in service area.

#20High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach dropping observed on both wood railings in service area.

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-21-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of pink mold-like substance inside the ice bin.

#22Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade mixer used for mixing food.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Containers purple liquid stored on dish machine.

Basic 16

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under flat top grill.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back room by exit door. Front bar area.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back store room.

#4Basic29-24-4

Basic – Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Dumpster area.

#5Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to hot water tank

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in back room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-04-5

Basic – Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Broken wood slats on fence. Fence door not attached.

#8Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#9Basic10-20-4

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

#10Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Outside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next t chip station.

#12Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink unit is being repaired.

#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Silver Togo containers on floor in back room.

#14Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver Togo containers not inverted, back room.

#15Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Service area.

#16Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk in cooler. Dish area wall under machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.