Los Primos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Los Primos Mexican Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Los Primos Mexican Grill was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “live” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Los Primos Mexican Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Ocala average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: bag of raw beef on shelf over pack of hot dogs. Hotdogs were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched trash can with gloved hand then continued to place beef on grill without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on beans broken. Manager replaced lid and discarded broken lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
67
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soloed with grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on three-compartment sink prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed person in charge could not provide test strips for three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays not inverted or protected.
25-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
70
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in reach-in cooler next to grill stored in to go bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies near three compartment sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One of two employees has employee certification that expired on 7/26/2022.
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 46F in the glass reach-in cooler. It was moved to the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in a crock pot, 118F. Dial was turned to high. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg in a reach-in cooler, cracked.
01B-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license is not displayed. Last years is posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the entrance door is not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados in the 'working' flip top reach-in cooler.
08B-39-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Primos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Primos Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Primos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Primos Mexican Grill.
How does Los Primos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Los Primos Mexican Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Los Primos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Primos Mexican Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Primos Mexican 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 Los Primos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Primos Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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