Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN GRILL

9100 ULMERTON RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 11, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3314968
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8270330
DBPR license6212759

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 11, 2023 12:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 12, 2023 1:07 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage rack with foods to be served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen near ice machine landing on way. 3 flies landing on wall in prep areas. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked Krab. Employee moved krab. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw scallops in reach in cooler near ice machine. Employee moved raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 91 small roaches near soda bag in box and drain in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of white pipe in dry storage area. 1 rodent dropping behind each in cooler in bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled and can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on kitchen hired more than 2 months ago no proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico made 4-10 no date mark. Employee dated pico. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage rack with foods to be served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach Private dining area next to bar. 4 dead roaches in cove molding behind bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in rear near back door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Mortar and pestle in dish area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic38-12-4

Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in kitchen over stove missing end caps. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out case on floor in storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked beef in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.