FRIDA'S MEXICAN GRILL
220 WEKIVA SPRINGS RD, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-869-1700
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wood planks at cookline. Manager sent to dish station. - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler. Manager killed and sanitized affected area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025057142 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2022001115 | Oct 11, 2021 | Feb 4, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2015036990 | Jul 15, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer door gasket torn, defrost wire cover coming loose, and has ice buildup around opening of freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Hand wash sink and triple sink at bar not separated, exposed to splash.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall near ice machine
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cream cheese buckets
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - green salsa (45F - Cold Holding); - red salsa (45F - Cold Holding) Observed shallow pans hovering above ice bath. Operator added ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - rice (137F - Reheating); - beans (122F - Reheating); - queso (109F - Reheating) Operator states reheat from cold in steam well since after 10am. Advised operator to move to stove top for rapid reheat.
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, operator states opened two days prior
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives between cookline equipment
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer door gasket torn, defrost wire cover coming loose, and has ice buildup around opening of freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - behind ice machine
Hand wash sink and triple sink at bar not separated, exposed to splash.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall near ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cookline
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at corner of cookline
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 over raw beef at walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on compressor cover at glass door cooler - 10 plus inside warped gasket at glass door cooler - 3 on caster of cookline cooler __ Total 14 live roaches
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Alfredo (46F - Cold Holding);; - fresh garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken tamales (46F - Cold Holding) At Glass door cooler at cookline. Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink out back
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over ware wash station
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket warped at glass door cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler
Feb 26, 2025□ 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup used to dispense bulk sugar
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 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 over raw beef in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wood planks at cookline. Manager sent to dish station. - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler. Manager killed and sanitized affected area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa <1 hour (52 - Cold Holding) Observed on shelf at server station. Recommend using time as public health control. Provided blank forms - chorizo (47 - Cold Holding). Cook employee states used during prep 2 hours ago.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink at cook line
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - women's bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup used to dispense bulk sugar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored in same container with washed veggies at cook line. Manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chorizo (46 - Cold Holding). Manager brought to freezer for expedited cooling
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - observed queso sauce (48f-60f) in 5 gal plastic bucket with lid closed. Manager states less than 4 hours. Advised manager to put in shallow metal pans, move to freezer with lid off, stir occasionally to lower temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups used to scoop bulk dry foods. Manager removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch - cook employees wearing bracelets
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. - drain plug missing and dumpster lid open causing liquid waste spilling onto concrete pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - beer cooler fan cover dusty
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp temping at 45F and steak temping at 44F per operator it was bought from walk in cooler less than an hour. Operator iced down shrimp and moved steak to walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables at cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door frame of walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between make table and prep table at cooks line In use tong stored on handle of fryer at cooks line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at bar
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case f to go containers stored on floor at storage room by walk in cooler
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line handsink has 1/4 cup of corn on the bottom of the sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -keg room
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
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.