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LA RURAL MEXICAN GRILL

3890 DAVIE RD STE 108, Davie FL 33314

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625927
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator started to clean and sanitize
High priority/22-12-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of oven cleaner stored on dry storage shelf with food items. Operator properly stored
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection Verified ownership
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at front counter/kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided napkins
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Sealed packages of single service portion cubs and lids stored in locked restroom cabinet. Doors locked with pad lock and do not fully open and unable to remove at time of inspection
Basic/25-18-4/Warning
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, black beans (102-140F - Hot Holding). The items were rearranged has been on the front line less than 3 hours. The items is being reheated to 165F to hot hold.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen and front line hand wash sinks. Napkins were supplied
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand sink. An employee supplied paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bottle of Complete Seasoning, a small cup with no handle was stored and used to dispense the food. The cup was removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pinto beans in the reach in cooler. The operator rearranged the items to store them correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, unwashed lettuce was stored over salsa and sour cream. The salsa and sour cream were moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The operator changed the bucket. 200ppm Quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.