SIMPLE MEXICAN GRILL
11235 US HWY 301 N STE 105, Parrish FL 34219 · 941 776 1164
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 35 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed strip of concrete in kitchen not sealed.
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on prep shelf above prep counter. Operator removed medicine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda dispenser soiled. Manager removed and cleaned chute.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in hand washing sink near front register. Manager removed bucket.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on pest strip in dry storage area under rice and bean rolling containers. Operator removed dead roaches.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain pipes on three compartment sink soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed strip of concrete in kitchen not sealed.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water behind ice machine with water dripping from drain line from ice machine.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide bottles stored above single use gloves on dry storage shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers of pork and pork juice date marked 1/18/26 stored in walk in cooler. Owner discarded items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed containers containing pork and pork juiced date marked 1/18/26 stored in walk in cooler. Owner discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following items initial temperatures less than 135F. Owner stated they were cooked and placed into hot holding 2 1/2 hours prior to time of inspection. Owner reheated items to 165F and above for a 15 second hold time. Yellow Rice (118F; 168F - Hot Holding); Quinoa (123F; 165F - Hot Holding)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of Beans, Pico de Gallo and salsa not date marked. Operator stated it was prepared yesterday and today.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener on prep table on cook line soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in mop sink and 4 dead on sticky trap under dry storage shelf.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed electric drill stored on top single use gloves on dry storage shelf.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dishwashing area soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water behind ice machine with water dripping from drain line from ice machine.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed front serving employee with IPhone watch on wrist. Employee removed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two bottles of medicine on food prep table. Owner removed medicine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site.
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. Observed some employees missing certificates. Owner misplaced and will find.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle with water in it at grill station. Owner labeled bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood with grease buildup.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on food prep table. Owner moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda syrup stored on floor in front of rack. Observed case of lemons on floor in walk-in cooler. Owner put on shelf.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in back storage room. Owner labeled.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed some employee drinks with no lid and straw in kitchen. Manager removed cups.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of La Costena tomatillos with dent in seam of can in dry storage area. Owner removed from shelf.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Dish employee scrubbing dirty pans then removing clean pans from dish machine without washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands without applying soap at three part sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee in dish room rinse hands in three part sink then go to hand sink to dry.
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. Observed some employees with forms completed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water squeeze bottles not labeled at front counter. Owner labeled bottles.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Some employees not completed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board heavily grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker and cell phone on food prep table. Owner moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle in walk-in cooler and by flat top grill not labeled.
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.