FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL
421B BAKER ST., Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-385-3540
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 Plates on dish rack. Operator discard.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer certification number.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in soda area. Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Use to store raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu. Operator put an asterisk.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked chicken wings in reach in coolers.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with red, green and yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in soda area. Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef and cooked chicken wings in reach in coolers. Operator covered.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of cream of chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.er operator less than four hours. Operator added ice yo cooler. Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (45F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink
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 above tortillas. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall throughout kitchen area.!
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under shelves in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall by prep table soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - hand soap and air freshener stored next to deli sheets above 3 compartment sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located at 3 compartment sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - gallon milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in gaskets on cold holding units.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat salsa.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to hot sauce bottles
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda nozzle at front bar. - white cutting board on cooks line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored next to cooked tacos shells.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - cough medicine stored over prep table.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - shredded Cooked chicken 50°. Per operator Cooked night before placed in walk-in cooler. Discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored with bag in box sodas.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bibb located next to out side mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - green cutting boards at front bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee filling a buck in hand sink next to cooks line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - all spray bottles of cleaners.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on shelf with food items next to cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave across dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood Fliters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk bean, rice in storage area.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Tamale corn wraps
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging over raw corn chips - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored above clean wrapped silverware in dining area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting boards at front bar -White cutting on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Lexon of soapy water stored in hand sink at front bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board at front bar. - white cutting board on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - 2 drinks in beverage- air cooler
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. - unwrap straws on front bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behde flat top grill.
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.