SANTA FE MEXICAN GRILL
800 CLEARWATER LARGO RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 flying insects in storage area near beer taps – 2 flying insects in dish washing **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw shrimp ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked vegetables) in glass door cooler opposite grill – manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink, – 3 rodent droppings on floor under hand wash sink in dishwashing area – 5 rodent droppings on floor behind coolers in storage area opposite food prep table -2 rodent droppings on shelf in liquor room near back exit door – 3 rodent droppings on floor in storage room by liquor room **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash blocked by chair with fan attached – reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times – employee relocated chair fan **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – torn gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food (pot of vegetables and pot of beans stored on floor in food prep area – manager relocated food off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables( pineapple ) stored with ready-to-eat food above prepared vegetables and milk in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together in front counter area . Reviewed with manager
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.