Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Merritt Island, Brevard County

MEXICO'S GRILL MI EXPRESS LLC

905 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24490668

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible

03B-01-6

Detail 24490666

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line cooked beans (96F - Hot Holding). Reheated to 175°F Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24490662

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter

22-20-5

Detail 24490665

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis frozen drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substances

13-03-4

Detail 24490664

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24490663

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24490667

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front counter

32-17-4

Detail 24490661

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's bathroom

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24194244

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects near mop sink in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24194245

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles at soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24194238

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24194242

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julitza

11-26-1

Detail 24194241

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24194237

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24194243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from hood walls. Operator wiped Corrected On-Site

32-17-4

Detail 24194239

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer not working

25-05-4

Detail 24194236

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cutlery stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24194240

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer next to cook line. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 23602739

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with ink designs used to store tortillas. Operator moved to container Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23602738

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees have even on staff since November and have not received certification

31B-03-4

Detail 23602743

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter

14-01-5

Detail 23602737

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in red granular. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23602741

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for raw pork is cracked. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 23602742

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On front counter in reach of guests Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23602740

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef on countertop thawing. Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.