DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FRESH-MEX & CO

10281 MID TOWN PKWY 107

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894402

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill torn.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of Pork carnitas in walk-in-cooler date marked 1-23 not consumed within 7 days of preparation. See Stop Sale
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at threaded hose Bibb next to hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator reversed vacuum breaker to non chemical side. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in first unisex restroom

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893918

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780983

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler door soiled.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe below hand wash sink in ware washing area leaking. Operator tightened nut at pipe. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance and multiple paint cans stored under front counter next to single use plastic cups. Employee removed spray bottle of window cleaner and paint to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, portable blue cutting board near triple sink soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Employee emptied water from machine and refilled and ran a couple of cycles. Retested at 130F-150F. Operator called to have machine serviced and stated he will have employee set up triple sink until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet behind reach-in cooler on cook line in disrepair, outlet cover hanging.

Inspection Date: 4/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481558

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom at end of hall not self closing.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink in warewashing area leaking. Operator stated he called a plumber to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from oven soiled/ stained. Also, holster for soda gun in bar area soiled. Operator had soda holster cleaned during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379971

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in back room kitchen.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in bar area deeply grooved.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to food preparation at the end of cook line. Observed employee drink stored on food storage rack . Manager had employees remove drinks and store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table at the end of cook line. Manager had employee remove and store properly . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of scoop in shredded cheese located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed in bar area the Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in dish machine room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site