MEXICO'S GRILL MI EXPRESS LLC
905 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.514.7682
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects near mop sink in kitchen
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line cooked beans (96F - Hot Holding). Reheated to 175°F
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis frozen drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substances
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front counter
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's bathroom
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects near mop sink in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles at soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection
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/ Manager showed up during inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julitza
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.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from hood walls. Operator wiped
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer not working
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cutlery stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved
Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer next to cook line. Operator covered
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with ink designs used to store tortillas. Operator moved to container
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees have even on staff since November and have not received certification
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in red granular. Operator discarded
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for raw pork is cracked. Operator removed
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On front counter in reach of guests
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef on countertop thawing. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Oct 25, 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.