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
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine – triple sink is clogged and backs up into hand wash sink – manager set up triple sink recheck chlorine 100 ppm in triple sink – plumbing service for this day **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine – manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed dish machine – manager called for service during inspection **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 live flying insects in storage area near beer taps – 1 live flying insect in liquor room – manager observed – 13 flying insects in non working cooler used for dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on shelf in dishwashing area – manager removed from establishment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw chicken and raw beef over salsa ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in glass door cooler at cook line – reviewed proper food storage with cook and manager – manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer – reviewed with manager
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 21 rodent droppings on floor in liquor room near back door – 2 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab meat at 53F , French fries 54 F , chicken nuggets 52 F salsa 58 F, cooked pork 51 F , sauce with tomatoes 51 F , Mexican cheese 51 F in cooler at cook line overnight – no temperatures taken – manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – crab meat at 53F , French fries 54 F , chicken nuggets 52 F salsa 58 F, cooked pork 51 F , sauce with tomatoes 51 F , Mexican cheese 51 F in cooler at cook line overnight – no temperatures taken – manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled/ stained cutting board at cook line
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in food prep area blocked by chair and fan- reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times – manager relocated items
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – cut pieces of vegetables in hand wash sink at cook line – reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink at bar .
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager monitoring of food temperatures
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area
Basic 8
14-74-7Basic – -Cold holding equipment ( cooler at cook-line) not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Food temperatures 51 F and above – torn gasket on reach in cooler door at cook line -Repair service provided at end of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4Basic – -Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand wash sink at cook line – hot water at 145 F -Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink and triple sink in dishwashing area -employee drained one compartment of triple sink and water backed up in hand wash sink , other compartment is clogged – manager was able to set up triple sink 100 ppm chlorine – plumbing service scheduled this day
24-13-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipments ( large pots hanging on wall ) stored in a mechanical room near hot water heater .
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – employee drink next to cups on shelf in front line area – employee drink next to tea in tea dispenser – reviewed with manager – manager discarded drinks **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch near hot water heater near back exit
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cooked chicken, clean peeled onions ) not covered in walk in cooler – reviewed with manager -manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler – reviewed proper food storage with manager – manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:07 PM.
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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.