FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL
3647 KIESSEL RD · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32163
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10-12 heads of cut lettuce out since 12:30 in prep sink from walk in (68F) 50F 2nd temp 10 cheese enchilada see stop sale . 5 lbs raw shrimp **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce out since 12:30 in prep sink from walk in (68F), see stop sale 10 cheese enchiladas 48F in for two hours from walk in on cook line, manager iced down, 50F 2nd temp 10 enchilada see stop sale . 5lbs Raw shrimp placed in at 12:00 pm from walk in, on cook line 48 manager iced, 2nd temp 50F, see stop sale Spinach at 50F on cook line reach in cooler. Raw chicken on cook line 44F, placed in at 12:30 pm from walk in, manager iced; 2nd temp 43F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in handwashing sink in kitchen next to ice cream freezer, manager moved, container of sauce in handwashing sink next to dishwasher, manager moved, large metal spoon in sink behind bar, employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-08-4Intermediate – No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. All handwash sinks other than bar area have no hot water while dish washer is running. Discussed using friction when employees wash hands when this issue is occurring to make sure hands are sanitized. Manager will look into this issue. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar soap is located on the other side the bar, causing employee to walk all the way across in order to put soap on his hands. Manager stated he would move soap dispenser or put soap bottle in sink area. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar paper towels are located all the way on the other side of the bar and employee has to walk across the bar to dry hands after washing. Manager will place paper towels in area. **Warning**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dish washer carried stacked wet plastic cups to wait station and left them there. Manager moved to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on kitchen door handle. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth being used in cook line. Employee moved to outside area for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled clothes on prep table in kitchen, manager moved. Wet wiping cloths on cook line moved to outside area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.