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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Triple sink not in use at time of inspection **Time Extended**
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. -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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: -6 flying insects in storage area near beer tape – 4 flying insects in storage room **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: – 2 rodent droppings on shelf in liquor room – 3 rodent dropping in storage room – manager cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled/ stained cutting board at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
27-06-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink at bar . – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Plumber ordered part to repair triple sink at the bar **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Basic 3
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – -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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Cooler maintaining cold holding temperatures Per manager , gaskets are on order **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch near hot water heater near back exit – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:01 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.