MEXICAN CRAVINGS
12132 US HWY 19, Hudson FL 34667
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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. Observed following: 5 live roaches, by the trash can area by the front door. 1 live roach, in the kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 live roach, in the hallway walking towards the back 1 live roach, in the bathroom Live roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059952 | Jul 28, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The spray bottle was in the closet in the kitchen. The operator labeled the bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface: The plug-in fan on the right side of the kitchen is coated with dust.
One cracked container was found on the shelving unit above the three-compartment sink. The operator discarded the container.
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Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
The soup bowl in the fridge had a cup for scooping. The operator removed the cup and replaced it with a serving spoon that had a handle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 0 violations recorded.
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in the reach in cooler. Operator took chicken out of no food-grade bags and put in food grade bin.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 5 live roaches, by the trash can area by the front door. 1 live roach, in the kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 live roach, in the hallway walking towards the back 1 live roach, in the bathroom Live roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator moved items out of the hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed following: 15 dead roaches, by the trash can area by the front door 1 dead roach, 1st bench on the right side of entering the restaurant. 6 dead roaches, by the self serve salsa bar 1 dead roach, product shelving unit in the dining area 1 dead roach, front counter shelving unit by the cash register. 1 dead roach, kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 dead roach, by the dish washing area 6 dead roaches, the closet in the kitchen 2 dead roaches, the hand sink in the kitchen Dead roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone by the prep area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Rice (49F - Cooling) stored in two glass door reach-in cooler. Employee stated rice was made yesterday. Issued stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat shrimp, garlic, and beef in glass door reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Rice (49F - Cooling) stored in two glass door reach-in cooler. Employee stated rice was made yesterday. Issued stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with garbage at time of inspection. Inspector moved trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork and raw shell eggs stored over avocados in glass door reach-in coolers in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap bottle.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.