THE WHOLE ENCHILADA FRESH MEX GRILL
4115 N FEDERAL HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair, both lids missing.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding) at steam table observed stored stacked, held less than 1 hr, operator placed on stove to reheat. cooked chicken (160F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 27-24-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -79F - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line 78F -Prep area 79F - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: -Front line 79F -Prep area 79F Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. -Missing lid for right side of dumpster.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in prep area. Operator removed food particles, sink draining efficiently. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -Employee washed hands and dried on pants, reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands and used paper towels to wash hands, printed hand washing procedure in Spanish to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee washed dishes, put on gloves and began food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and glove usage with employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; Raw shrimp over cooked ground beef, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front steam table; Cooked chicken 109F observed under no temperature control, operator placed on flat top to reheat. To 165 Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Coca-Cola Drink machine nozzle.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Prep area; 1) 2 large buckets stored in sink, Operator stored properly. 2) Large amount of food particles in sink as evidence sink is also being utilized as a dump sink. Reviewed proper hand washing sink usage with operator. Corrected On-Site
- 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -79F
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line 78F -Prep area 79F
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, soufflé cups used to dispense sugar and salt. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area, box of green chilis stored on floor. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep area, ground beef thawing in prep sink with no running water. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, oil in spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp and raw fish stored over fresh herbs. Operator moved fish below herbs Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 employees eating in prep area. Employees discarded their items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline drawer unit - torn gaskets.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw shrimp then put on new gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat over cooked beef and case of cream cheese in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink with ice bucket in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cookline area - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).