Brandon, Hillsborough County

FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL

528 OAKFIELD DR, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-02-4

Detail 24559933

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator coached employee on hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 24559935

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned salsa at 68F, held at room temperature. Discussed using time as a public health control, provided written procedures to operator.

41-17-4

Detail 24559927

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle,of degreaser not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24559930

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in dish area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24559929

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24559928

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24559932

Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarita mix on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24559931

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 24559934

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching food in bulk salsa in walk in cooler. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 24254576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 24254577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24254579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24254578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 24110477

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen Peroxide and rubbing alcohol alcohol stored over clean dishes and food items on shelf by ice machine. Operator moved items. Warning

12A-18-4

Detail 24110473

High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Manager discussed proper handwashing with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24110460

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed bell pepper. Operator moved eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24110468

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in flip top cooler at cookline. Sliced cheese in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24110466

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24110469

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24110464

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24110462

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not dated in walk in cooler. Operator placed dates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24110476

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter, one tank in kitchen by entry Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24110474

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 24110472

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24110471

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys un shelf over flip top cooler.. operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24110467

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24110463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sea salt bucket. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24110465

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24110461

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24110470

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24110475

Basic - Stored food not covered. Opened package of sliced cheese not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 23764025

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw meats stored in reach in freezer

08A-04-5

Detail 23764021

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over unwashed peppers. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23764024

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 23764026

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31B-02-4

Detail 23764020

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23764027

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made salsas, pico de gallo, cooked beans and soups in walk in cooler not dated Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23764028

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 23764022

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on table next to lids. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23764017

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 23764023

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

08B-12-5

Detail 23764019

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked sauces and beans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 23764018

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 23450037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Time Extended

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23447883

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator moved butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23447889

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed on plumbing lines on the wall over grease trap in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23447885

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23447893

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Old single use gloves in hand sing by triple sink. Sink blocked by ice machine. Operator removed gloves and moved ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23447887

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cutlets in walk in cooler. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23447897

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23447891

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with clean utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23447895

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of salt on floor. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23447896

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall in dish area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23447886

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to hook. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23447888

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23447892

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23447890

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions and shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23447884

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved lemons. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23447894

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chips container not labeled. Bulk sugar not labeled. Warning

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22653277

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31A-09-4

Detail 22653278

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sinks

05-09-4

Detail 22653276

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

42-01-4

Detail 22653279

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22124165

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored on prep table Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22124170

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22124163

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22124167

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bowls stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22124164

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. Emailed to operator Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22124162

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22124169

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22124166

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area near dish machine Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22124168

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table adjacent from grill top on cookline Warning

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 21713695

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked.

51-11-4

Detail 21713696

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

35B-01-4

Detail 21713698

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of back door.

10-01-5

Detail 21713700

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice at soda machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21713699

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in storage room.

42-01-4

Detail 21713697

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21344977

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink, operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21344976

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Establishment submitted Change of ownership 6/20/2022 and inspection was conducted 7/12/2022. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21344975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21344978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor in dry storage room, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: To go containers stored on floor in dry storage room. Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21184433

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21184429

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and pork in reach in freezer. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21184431

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marco Gonzalez. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21184430

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink, operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21184432

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21184427

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label in chemical storage area, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21184428

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21184434

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21184435

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor in dry storage room, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning