Inkas Grill

250 E Palm Dr Suite F-20, Florida City, FL 33034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
14
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Inkas Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 66, which Inkas Grill's 14 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
7
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside reach in freezer in the kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on rice bin in front of the triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near triple sink next to storage shelves. Observed 4+ live roach at food storage shelves under microwaves above white sugar container.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook pasta at reach in freezer near front counter entrance. Advised operator to store products properly.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves to start plating to serve to customers. No handwash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began plating food to serve to customers no handwash. Coach employee.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed cook chicken in microwave near vegetable reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
03E-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead insect debris inside sugar bin stored at white food storage shelve under microwaves in back preparation area.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan and rice pudding at reach in cooler near front counter entrance.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used to stored metal pans.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near front counter handwash sink in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6+ dead roaches inside reach in coolers sliding doors at preparation area. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor behind cooking equipments at front counter cook line. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor at preparation area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves across handwash sink at preparation area metal containers not properly air dried. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler torn in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of handwash sink soiled with grease and food debris at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cook beef not covered at reach in cooler across deserts cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet in handwash sink near triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at in the kitchen.
02D-01-5
14
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted under preparation table. PIC inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
90
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (91F - Hot Holding) , As per operator fried chicken been there for 3 hours. Operator reheated fried chicken to 169f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of cooked beans. Also observed raw chicken stored on top of cut pumpkins at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license Oct 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried at shelves located next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at three compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all 3 reach in coolers shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the 3 compartment sink with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed rice and beans inside the reach in cooler not date marked over 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice and beans inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk behind the 3 compartment sink with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected.
29-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance behind the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans inside the reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freeze soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
90
Apr 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45 F - Cold Holding) as per employee it was placed yesterday night inside the reach in cooler.Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45 F - Cold Holding) as per employee it was placed yesterday night inside the reach in cooler.Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Observed certifified certification for Felix Enriquez expired 09/03/23. Operator provided a new certificate 9/09/3028.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a chicken causa not date marked. As per operator over 24 hrs.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping on top of the preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the small reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the beans container.
14-01-5
43
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator chicken was placed inside reach in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed lettuce , limes and tomatoes. Operator placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator chicken was placed inside reach in cooler yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identify on menu that contain raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator displayed consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed most of the food stored inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer is not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop inside the rice,operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
32
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fried (105 F - Hot Holding) at stove and white rice (88 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per the manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager discarded the French fried and the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part and the raw beef to the top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs stored over unwashed lettuce. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked beef at reach in cooler. As per the manager were made two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed small reach in cooler in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the three compartment sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the preparation table.
21-12-4
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inkas Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inkas Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Inkas Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Inkas Grill.

How does Inkas Grill compare to other restaurants in Florida City?

Inkas Grill most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.

Has Inkas Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Inkas Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Inkas Grill 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 Inkas Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Inkas Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.