SANTA FE MEXICAN GRILL
800 CLEARWATER LARGO RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-19-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in sticky trap located in storage room. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Observed zero live rodents during this inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near 3 compartment sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Observed zero live flies during this inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings in wine storage room. 4 rodent droppings in employee restroom located near wine storage room. 37 rodent droppings in dry-storage room. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: 7 rodent droppings on floor near container of sugar in wait station area. 12 rodent droppings on cardboard box in dry-storage area. Operator discarded droppings; cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Operator has no proof of employee health reporting responsibilities for employee who's only task is to operate Dishmachine; servers who were hired more than 60 days ago without employee training. Emailed operator employee reporting health agreement. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no proof of training for employees hired over 60 days. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank not secured in dry-storage room and next to reach-in cooler in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents on cook line soiled with grease and dust buildup. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches underneath prep table near cook line. 1 dead roach inside of hand wash sink near ice machine. 1 dead roach in front of hand wash sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Observed zero dead roaches during this inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers on cook line shelves rusted. Shelves near Dishmachine is rusted. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. Light bulb above cook line is burned out. Light bulbs above 3 compartment sink burned out. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3 lights on cook line missing shields. 1 light shield cover missing above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink near cook line. Emailed operator hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line shelves and interior soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil used as a shelf cover on bottom shelves of prep tables near 3 compartment sink and reach-in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
29-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season removed from original container not labeled on prep table next to 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:40 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.