Brenda's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
41
Score
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Brenda's Mexican Restaurant's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked pinto beans. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pinto beans, cooked rice, Spanish soup, cooked chicken and beef tongue, no date marking prepared over 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM certificate expired 3/20/26 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 no employee health reporting filled out, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored pinto beans and Spanish soup uncover in the reach in coolers, **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door closer not pulling the fully closed. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around screen door on all sides in the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet seat missing in the restroom. And hot water handle not working in the kitchen area. **Warning**
29-08-4
41
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed tacky substance on reach in freezer door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves on double door glass unit rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler doors in the hallway torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine, operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on-the reach cooler shelves in the hallway. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on handles of reach in cooler glass door in the hallway. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in hallway torn and in need of servicing.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in hallway rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
86
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine on back chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of reach on refrigerated roll top unit on line in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions and case of avocados not stored at least 6 inches off of floor across from double glass door reach in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on door gaskets in reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in reach in double door glass cooler and in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored over produce in reach. Observed eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler in storage area. owner moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 appropriate information **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer under guard.
22-02-4
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 appropriate information **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Owner states new hire will have training within 60 days.
53B-13-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brenda's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant.
How does Brenda's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brenda's Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brenda's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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