DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FRIDA'S MEXICAN GRILL

With 9 documented inspections, FRIDA'S MEXICAN GRILL in LONGWOOD has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

220 WEKIVA SPRINGS RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479073

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at corner of cookline
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488483

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477615

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940020

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over ware wash station Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket warped at glass door cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef at walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on compressor cover at glass door cooler - 10 plus inside warped gasket at glass door cooler - 3 on caster of cookline cooler __ Total 14 live roaches Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Alfredo (46F - Cold Holding);; - fresh garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken tamales (46F - Cold Holding) At Glass door cooler at cookline. Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink out back

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787595

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup used to dispense bulk sugar - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994068

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - women's bathroom Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup used to dispense bulk sugar
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets Corrected On-Site
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wood planks at cookline. Manager sent to dish station . - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler. Manager killed and sanitized affected area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa <1 hour (52 - Cold Holding) Observed on shelf at server station. Recommend using time as public health control. Provided blank forms - chorizo (47 - Cold Holding). Cook employee states used during prep 2 hours ago.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink at cook line Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761755

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups used to scoop bulk dry foods. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch - cook employees wearing bracelets
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - drain plug missing and dumpster lid open causing liquid waste spilling onto concrete pad.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - beer cooler fan cover dusty
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored in same container with washed veggies at cook line. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chorizo (46 - Cold Holding). Manager brought to freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - observed queso sauce (48f-60f) in 5 gal plastic bucket with lid closed. Manager states less than 4 hours. Advised manager to put in shallow metal pans, move to freezer with lid off, stir occasionally to lower temperature.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables at cooks line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door frame of walk in freezer
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between make table and prep table at cooks line In use tong stored on handle of fryer at cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at bar Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case f to go containers stored on floor at storage room by walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp temping at 45F and steak temping at 44F per operator it was bought from walk in cooler less than an hour. Operator iced down shrimp and moved steak to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at prep area Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369134

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -keg room
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line handsink has 1/4 cup of corn on the bottom of the sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.