FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL
528 OAKFIELD DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 8133248071
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed on plumbing lines on the wall over grease trap in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025009699 | Jan 2, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2015046167 | Oct 16, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | $1,600 |
| 3--2015037707 | Jul 29, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015023581 | Apr 20, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator coached employee on hand washing.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned salsa at 68F, held at room temperature. Discussed using time as a public health control, provided written procedures to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle,of degreaser not labeled. Operator placed label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in dish area.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator moved.
Food stored on floor. Margarita mix on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching food in bulk salsa in walk in cooler. Operator placed correctly.
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen Peroxide and rubbing alcohol alcohol stored over clean dishes and food items on shelf by ice machine. Operator moved items.
Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Manager discussed proper handwashing with employee.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed bell pepper. Operator moved eggs
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in flip top cooler at cookline. Sliced cheese in walk in cooler.
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.
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. 4 employees.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not dated in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter, one tank in kitchen by entry
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys un shelf over flip top cooler.. operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter.
Food stored on floor. Sea salt bucket. Operator placed on shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Opened package of sliced cheese not covered.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw meats stored in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over unwashed peppers. Manager moved
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made salsas, pico de gallo, cooked beans and soups in walk in cooler not dated
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on table next to lids. Employee discarded
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Cooked sauces and beans in walk in cooler.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station.
Jan 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved butter.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed on plumbing lines on the wall over grease trap in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Old single use gloves in hand sing by triple sink. Sink blocked by ice machine. Operator removed gloves and moved ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cutlets in walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with clean utensils. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of salt on floor. Operator placed on shelf
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to hook.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Stored food not covered. Cut onions and shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved lemons.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chips container not labeled. Bulk sugar not labeled.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sinks
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored on prep table
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowls stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove
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. Emailed to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area near dish machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table adjacent from grill top on cookline
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.