ENCHILADAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
128 N BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-796-6437
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 suspected lizard droppings on baseboard behind hot water heater in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021039901 | Aug 17, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2015013383 | Mar 20, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cologne stored next to bag of bay leaves on to of a reach-in cooler/freezer combo in back prep room. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Employee corrected scoop storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on shelf next to to-go containers in kitchen off cook line. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall to the right of the handwash sink in wait station area. Wall appears to have severe water damage. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of three compartment sink and dishmachine off kitchen area. Standing water observed in missing and broken tile area.
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Objectionable odors in bathrooms and in rear prep area.
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork and raw chicken stored over raw beef and pre-cooked tamales that were portioned in the reach-in freezer in rear prep room. Operator moved all items and corrected.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11 tilapia filets completely thawed and stored in reach-in cooler in rear prep room. Operator removed and discarded. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in two door vertical reach-in coolers in rear prep room. Operator moved to another cooler.
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/ Vicente Macedo food manager training through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 11/20/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the wait station area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 11 tilapia filets completely thawed and stored in reach-in cooler in rear prep room. Operator removed and discarded. Issued stop sale.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Rice in microwave in cook line area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped paint on floors in prep area Ceiling in dry storage area
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 suspected lizard droppings on baseboard behind hot water heater in prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above refried beans in reach in cooler in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Rice in microwave in cook line area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle in dish machine area
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dish machine 6 dead roaches next to ice machine on the floor in wait station Operator cleaned and sanitized the area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped paint on floors in prep area Ceiling in dry storage area
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in contact with corn tortillas in cook line area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Rice in microwave in cook line area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled bleach.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice machine interior has mold like growth dripping into ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in cook line hand sink. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper portion of ice machine has mold like growth
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near cook line
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Iced tea in server area uncovered, operator covered
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator states ice machine is not currently being used. Establishment is buying ice. Work order has been placed with company to clean/repair
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -dry storage ceiling tiles not smooth, easily cleanable
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in dry storage soiled
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -non food grade drill/mixer combination
Worn, torn floors in rear storage area
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in rear prep area cooler. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, beef and cream sauce at 48F In rear storage cooler. Operator states cooler doors were left opened earlier to organize, put order away. Operator states cooler was holding proper temperature this morning when checked. Ambient thermometer in cooler reading 39F. Operator added ice to rapidly cool. Second temperature on items 46F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator states ice machine is not currently being used. Establishment is buying ice. Work order has been placed with company to clean/repair
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -dry storage ceiling tiles not smooth, easily cleanable
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in dry storage soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -non food grade drill/mixer combination
Worn, torn floors in rear storage area
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.