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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SANTA FE MEXICAN GRILL

800 CLEARWATER LARGO RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3176510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7841418
DBPR license6217167

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 10, 2022
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 13, 2022
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate30 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical41 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#31High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in dry storage on bag in box sodas. 10 live flies on bag of onions. 15 live flies next to beer bottle cooler. 70 live flies in dining room to the left of the bar area 5 live flies in dining room 10 flies behind bar 100 flies on and in dumpster with maggots present

#32High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored in server alley next to salt and pepper packets.

#33High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above prepared sauces in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#34High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 16 droppings in dining room with bait exposed. 7 rodent droppings behind soda machine in the server alley. 5 rodent droppings on shelving in drink storage closet in kitchen

#35High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed in dry storage closet area. Also exposed bait in dining room area. Operator swept and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#36High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock 45 f,

Intermediate 5

#37Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Can opener blade has accumulated debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#38Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steele scrubby and scrub brush in hand wash sink to the left of 3 compartment sink.

#39Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#40Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To the left of 3 compartment sink area.

#41Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, fish, stock, cheese, mole sauce, chicken stock need date marking in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 30

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks to the right of the 3 compartment sink not secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dirty cardboard in server area under single service items In sealed wood and particle board in use in dish area to store clean dishes.

#4Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles on cook line and throughout entire kitchen.

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease drips on ceiling vents.

#6Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Heavy ice buildup from condensation on floor and on frozen food in walk in freezer

#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach located in fuse panel box. 4 dead roaches in dining room

#8Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.

#9Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near dish area

#10Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing hung on clean dish racks in dish area

#11Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 of the cooks on line

#12Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area

#13Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and cases of avocado on floor in dry storage. Canned tomato purée on floor in dry storage area closet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#15Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

#16Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portion cups and styrofoam cups used as scoops. Educated employee and she pulled the cups out. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior accumulation of debris in server alley.

#19Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cooks line

#20Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. To the left of 3 compartment sink.

#21Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in server alley. Handles on cooler on line with accumulated debris.

#22Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Re use of sour cream buckets in walk in cooler for prep work and sauces

#23Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Behind bar on lower drink storage table

#24Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Server station not inverted with vermin present.

#25Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in dry storage area sugar bin, and in walk in cooler whole fish not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef near dish area sitting in pan at room temperature

#27Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old coolers and drink machine outside near back door of kitchen

#28Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Top of water heater leaking down side of tank with flex seal tape

#29Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Located in server alley.

#30Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of chips and bins with salt or sugar in server area need identification

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
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.