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SIMPLE MEXICAN GRILL

SIMPLE MEXICAN GRILL has 8 health inspections on file for its PARRISH location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

11235 US HWY 301 N STE 105

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619383

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water behind ice machine with water dripping from drain line from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13467308

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 14-21-4:Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener on prep table on cook line soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing on cook line. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in mop sink and 4 dead on sticky trap under dry storage shelf. Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dishwashing area soiled. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water behind ice machine with water dripping from drain line from ice machine. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide bottles stored above single use gloves on dry storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Observed containers containing pork and pork juiced date marked 1/18/26 stored in walk in cooler. Owner discarded items. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site 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. Observed containers of Beans, Pico de Gallo and salsa not date marked. Operator stated it was prepared yesterday and today. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10903583

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8817613

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood with grease buildup.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two bottles of medicine on food prep table. Owner removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips 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. Observed some employees missing certificates. Owner misplaced and will find.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle with water in it at grill station. Owner labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

7/1/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8719433

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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 bag on food prep table. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8463297

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in back storage room. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8471298

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands without applying soap at three part sink.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 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. Observed some employees with forms completed.

8/2/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8341247

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board heavily grooved.
  • 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 speaker and cell phone on food prep table. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 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. Some employees not completed.