Alejandro's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Alejandro's Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Brooksville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cut onions and pineapples. Raw shrimp wrapped in raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat pico. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils near wait station area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Housemade Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in wait station area in bin of ice. Discussed proper methods with operator. - Observed Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill to the left of the steam table. Employee removed items to move to a different cooler. Temperature rechecks below 41F at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed Housemade Salsa (51F - Cold Holding) in wait station area in bin of ice. Operator added more ice and water. Discussed proper methods with operator. Also discussed time as a public health control. - Observed Shredded Cheese (41F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (39F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (38F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill to the left of the steam table. Employee moved cheese to bottom of cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Housemade Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in wait station area in bin of ice. Discussed proper methods with operator. - Observed Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill to the left of the steam table. Employee removed items to move to a different cooler. Temperature rechecks below 41F at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Several changes made in kitchen, rear prep area, and in bar area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing area near dishmachine. Operator placed soap. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area near dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands in kitchen. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Observed approximately eight live, small flying insects flying at cookline, prep area, and landing on drain board at triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above uncooked cut onions and green peppers. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observed opened package of raw black angus beef patties stored on shelf above opened package of churros in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches crawling on commercial beverage dispenser mounting bracket and soda lines. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Soiled cup stored in hand sink basin in ware wash area. 2. Soiled pan stored in hand sink basin in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1. Observed on cutting board at Bain Marie in kitchen. 2. Observed on cutting boards stored at triple sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1, One dead roach observed on top of dish machine in ware wash area. 2. Observed approximately ten dead roaches in light shields in kitchen and prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use metal pans stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handles stored in the ice machine bin. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
12
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded surrounding ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo and raw fish stored over cut and washed vegetables in reach-in cooler to the right of the cook line. Employees moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut lettuce in bottom of handwash sink off cook line. Employee removed and cleaned handwash sink. Handwash sink in bar has ice at bottom of sink and spoon stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu offers undercooking of eggs with no consumer advisory posted. Inspector printed consumer advisory, and operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Discussed proper procedure.
06-09-1
50
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above Ready to eat items in Reach-in-Cooler. Fish above cut vegetables in prep area cooler Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in dish area hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Reach-in-Cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cooks line thawed while sealed in rop **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean prep table near cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items thawing in prep sink with no water running. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above cut vegetable in cook line cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Horchata in bar area cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area, some stained
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum packaged ROP mahi on cooks line thawed in sealed packages
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area stacked without proper air drying
24-08-4
Basic - Floor under/behind cook line equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
45
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -frozen packaged raw chicken with frozen packaged raw pork in rear prep sink, no water running. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 under reach in cooler in prep area 53 under soda fountain in kitchen 46 under roll top reach in cooler on cooks line 66 behind/on top of bar keg cooler (between top of keg reach in cooler and bottom of bar top)
35A-04-4
High Priority - Container of medicine stored on top of beer cooler near clean glasses in bar area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags used to store cooked rice and prepared beef
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooks line cooler cut onions and peppers stored below raw fish and pork. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink
12A-03-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, prepared meats not date marked in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between sink and wall behind bar.
24-14-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture under hand wash sink in prep area broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and keys on prep table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Behind/under cook line equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under cook line and prep area prep table
14-20-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
35B-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -items thawing in sink no water running. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
19
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at 2 lift top coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Cutting board grooved and stained. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan of flan. Operator instructed to not block and sinks during prep. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine bin. Operator had interior of ice machine clean. Operator discarded the ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground-beef thawing in standing water. Meet temperature 62°F operator open the bottom drain and started running cold water over ground meat moving into the counter for food prep and seasonings **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris, the wall behind grill. Operator had staff clean the walls behind Grill And under the Grill
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alejandro's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alejandro's Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alejandro's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Alejandro's Restaurant.
How does Alejandro's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Alejandro's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Alejandro's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alejandro's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alejandro's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alejandro's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alejandro's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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