NANITOS MEXICAN GRILL
816 SAXON BLVD STE 3 4 5 6 7, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-215-4419
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Grey water not at level of 2- kitchen floor drain. Operator removed debris and it lowered level.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked shredded beef from overnight 42-48F in walk in cooler. Operator instructed to discard.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish marinated in lime juice not identified menu. Operator identified on menu
No soap provided at wash ware area hand wash sink. Operator restocked
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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. David.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee mug on kitchen counter. Operator removed
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Birria (44F-57F -cooling)in walk in cooler floor, cooling overnight. Instructed operator to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale Report
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans in walk in cooler,prepared 24 hours ago not date marked.
Accumulation of pink 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.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 4- broken kitchen floor tiles
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food worker filling container with water at,wash ware area hand sink. Educated operator..
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in cook line make table unit, prepared two days ago. Opera updated.
Cook line soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Operator cleaned area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4- flying insects in kitchen area. Operator removed 2 flying insects,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line make table diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); stuffed poblanos (47F - Cold Holding)/ placed less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler. -Front line table top salsa (57F - Cold Holding)/2 hours. Operator placed ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled with grime,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat prepared 24 hours ago in walk in cooler, not date marked. Operator updated.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server lacking salsa wearing a watch, Efucated operator
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle microwave soiled with food debris.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto ground, at back of restaurant. Operator today had grease trap cleaned. Operator cleaned area and employees are not passing through area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cheese in walk in cooler.Operator relocated.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Grey water not at level of 2- kitchen floor drain. Operator removed debris and it lowered level.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine,
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes stored over cooked meat, in walk in cooler.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife was being washed in wash ware area hand sink, by food worker. Educated operator.
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.
Cove molding at kitchen floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch while preparing food.
Ice buildup in storage area,freezer chest.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Walk in cooler floor, covered with standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 45-51F Cooked pork cooling in walk in cooler overnight.Operator instructed to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food., used to dispense sour cream, cook line.make table
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in food storage area.
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler, placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard; Cooked chicken 47F-Cooling; Refried beans 47F-Cooling
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. Food worker slicing lettuce in food orientation area, with no gloves, Educated
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler, overnight in cooker Shredded cheese 50-52F, Diced tomatoes 50F, Raw chicken 51F; Cooked Ground beef 47F-Cold Holding; Stuffed pepper 47F-cold hooding, Salsa 47F-Cold holding; Black beans 47F -Cold Holding; Muenster cheese 46F-Cold holding; Milk 48F-Cold Holding; Cheese 47F -Cold holding; Shell Eggs 52F ambient temperature; Red salsa 47F-Cold holding. Operation instructed to discard.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dining room ceiling tile ps shows damage or is in disrepair. Operator has scheduled, it to be repaired.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker slicing lemons wearing watch.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in food storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of kitchen fryers soiled with food debris and grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwash limes stored over cooked meat in 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.