BRENDA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
211 WEST MAIN STREET, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239-958-0162
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with no hot water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018053018 | Oct 8, 2018 | Apr 17, 2019 | — |
| 7--2018006295 | Feb 1, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | — |
| 7--2017056032 | Nov 27, 2017 | Mar 12, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2017039987 | Jul 3, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM certificate expired 3/20/26
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pinto beans, cooked rice, Spanish soup, cooked chicken and beef tongue, no date marking prepared over 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around screen door on all sides in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door closer not pulling the fully closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet seat missing in the restroom. And hot water handle not working in the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored pinto beans and Spanish soup uncover in the reach in coolers,
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked pinto beans.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM certificate expired 3/20/26
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. Observed no employee health reporting filled out, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pinto beans, cooked rice, Spanish soup, cooked chicken and beef tongue, no date marking prepared over 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around screen door on all sides in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door closer not pulling the fully closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet seat missing in the restroom. And hot water handle not working in the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored pinto beans and Spanish soup uncover in the reach in coolers,
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with no hot water.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed tacky substance on reach in freezer door handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves on double door glass unit rusted.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler doors in the hallway torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine, operator moved scoop.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on-the reach cooler shelves in the hallway.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on handles of reach in cooler glass door in the hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in hallway torn and in need of servicing.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in hallway rusted.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine on back chute.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of reach on refrigerated roll top unit on line in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions and case of avocados not stored at least 6 inches off of floor across from double glass door reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on door gaskets in reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in reach in double door glass cooler and in reach in freezer.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.