FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL

Name: FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL
Address: 528 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON, FL, 33511, US
Rating: 35.6

528 OAKFIELD DR, BRANDON, FL 33511

License #3916792

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

35.6 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 6 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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FAJITAS MEXICAN GRILL in BRANDON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 35.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 12 critical, 15 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over shredded cheese and prepared onions and peppers in walk in cooler. Operator arranged correctly.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in shopping bags in reach in freezer.
[02C-03-5] 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 opened 2 days prior. Operator placed date.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer door handle. Operator moved tongs.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Vinyl cove molding separated from wall and missing

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at front counter, one tank in kitchen by entry
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 acoustic tiles observed in kitchen.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in several socations in kitchen
[40-06-5] 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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses under front counter.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Sea salt bucket. Operator placed on shelf.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Opened package of sliced cheese not covered.
[41-07-4] 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.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Manager discussed proper handwashing with employee.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed bell pepper. Operator moved eggs
[02C-03-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage room and wait station.
[40-06-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of salt on floor. Operator placed on shelf
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall in dish area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to hook.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut onions and shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator covered
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved lemons.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk chips container not labeled. Bulk sugar not labeled.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[35A-05-4] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed
[31A-09-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.