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FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL

Food safety records indicate FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL in BRANDON has 6 inspections with a 1.9/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

528 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917006

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter, one tank in kitchen by entry Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys un shelf over flip top cooler.. operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sea salt bucket. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Opened package of sliced cheese not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen Peroxide and rubbing alcohol alcohol stored over clean dishes and food items on shelf by ice machine. Operator moved items. Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Manager discussed proper handwashing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed bell pepper. Operator moved eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in flip top cooler at cookline. Sliced cheese in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not dated in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8742236

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on table next to lids. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked sauces and beans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw meats stored in reach in freezer
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over unwashed peppers. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made salsas, pico de gallo, cooked beans and soups in walk in cooler not dated Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752434

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750817

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with clean utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of salt on floor. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall in dish area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to hook. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions and shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved lemons. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chips container not labeled. Bulk sugar not labeled. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved butter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed on plumbing lines on the wall over grease trap in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Old single use gloves in hand sing by triple sink. Sink blocked by ice machine. Operator removed gloves and moved ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cutlets in walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445604

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sinks

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389136

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area near dish machine Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table adjacent from grill top on cookline Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored on prep table Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowls stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Warning