LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN GRILL
724 US HWY 41, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-765-3097
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over shrimp in drawer reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline reached into his pocket with gloved hand, then handled tongs without washing hands or changing gloves. The employee washed hands and changed gloves during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots on back side of building, near back door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection below dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet cloth stored down inside handwash sink beside walk-in cooler.
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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/ Inspector observed four employees handling food without a certified food manager present.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored inside pan of salt at cookline. An employee discarded the condiment cup during this inspection.
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. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor in dry storage room. An employee placed the bottles on a shelf during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in dish machine area
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer at dish machine in kitchen. Operator primed machine, still 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize 50ppm and called for service
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in dish machine area
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in rack on top of dish machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle in bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room. Operator labeled sanitizer
Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing on counter. Operator moved to sink to run water over.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Dish machine has been in-use today. Chlorine sanitizer empty. Manager changed sanitizer and primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes washed today.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at cookline placed tortillas in a foam takeout container with bare hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee place tortillas back on grill. Employee heated tortillas to 149F, then washed hands and put in gloves to continue handling foods.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw beef stored in direct contact with grocery bag inside walk-in cooler.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in charge, Yuri Reyes, has no proof of certified food manager training. Manager only has food handler training. Yuri Reyes stated she has been a manager for more than 30 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and drink cup down inside handwash sink in server station.
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/ Four employees working in restaurant cooking and serving food without a certified food manager present.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign at handwash sink in server station. 2. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area. 3. No towels at handwash sink at cookline.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table near cookline with dishes stored on top.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline directly beside single-use foil containers and beside steam table. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sliced avocado in reach-in cooler still has sticker attached. Stickers must be removed when washing.
Feb 15, 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
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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 shrimp in drawer reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) operator states cheese was placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved cheese to freezer to rapidly cool.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cups in seasoning containers
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
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.