Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among The Villages restaurants, the typical score is 80; Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled cloth on prep table in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator has a service order
29-11-4
90
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler overnight. No documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
64
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro and unwashed green peppers over cut vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved unwashed below. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Bulk containers exterior soiled on the bottom shelf in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen sun is shining through the bottom indicating a door gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One cutting board on top of reach in freezer on cooks line with deep cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted, manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, Cold holding: shredded beef 51F, Chicken wings 51F and 60F, shredded chicken 55F and 56F, chiles relents 50F, ground beef 69F and 50F, enchiladas 50F, cut lettuce 49F, 49F and 50F, black beans 51F, cheese 49F, sour cream 50F, chiles with beef 53F, cheese 51F, potatoes 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: In walk-in cooler, corn 49F, placed in cooler last night. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, Cold holding: shredded beef 51F, Chicken wings 51F and 60F, shredded chicken 55F and 56F, chiles relents 50F, ground beef 69F and 50F, enchiladas 50F, cut lettuce 49F, 49F and 50F, black beans 51F, cheese 49F, sour cream 50F, chiles with beef 53F, cheese 51F, potatoes 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: In walk-in cooler, corn 49F, placed in cooler last night. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of jalapeños
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical spray bottles in server station. Employees labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of jalapeños
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired in 2021 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 85F at hand wash sink in dish machine area and prep area 87F hand wash sink in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Hand wash sink in bar area 112F Hand wash sink in dish machine area 86F Hand wash sink prep area 113F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Orange juice containers reused to store margaritas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
78
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans (118F - Hot Holding) operator moved beans to stove to reheat. Recheck 180F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Operator states the items were prepped yesterday, operator took temperatures last night at approximately 7:45pm and the temperatures were below 41F. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee wiped gloves on apron/soiled towel in cook line area while preparing food. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in cook line area rubbed hands for approximately 2 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator took soiled equipment to the 3 compartment sink area, returned to the cook line area without hand wash. Discussed with the manager. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw beef stored on top of a bag of ice used for drinks in walk in freezer **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ice used for drinks in walk in freezer. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area used to dump bucket of water Vegetables in hand wash sink in dish machine area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired in 2021 **Warning**
16-37-1
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 form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 85F at hand wash sink in dish machine area and prep area 87F hand wash sink in bar area **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in cook line area 0ppm in bar area Operator had employee remake all sanitizer buckets Recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks above expo area. Operator removed. Beverage on top of crate of chips in prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed tomatoes in prep area. Employee washed remaining tomatoes before prep. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area Drawer reach in cooler under grill in cook line area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Orange juice containers reused to store margaritas **Warning**
25-32-4
14
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using Clorox disinfectant. Operator sent employee to the store and purchased approved bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) In drawer cooler under grill in cook line area Discussed implementation of time as a public health control with operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tubs stacked in front of hand wash sink next to can rack in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Box of unwrapped tooth picks on front counter. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-26-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In rack on dry dish shelf. Operator removed silverware to be washed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep area next to stand mixer
36-17-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Vertical glass door cooler in prep area. Operator moved to employee shelf and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill.
How does Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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