Mexico's Grill Mi Express

905 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Mexico's Grill Mi Express appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Merritt Island facility scores 77, putting Mexico's Grill Mi Express on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well on cook line cooked beans (96F - Hot Holding). Reheated to 175°F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter

31B-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's bathroom

32-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis frozen drink machine has an accumulation of mold like substances

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front counter

31B-04-4

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 14 live flying insects near mop sink in kitchen **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles at soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julitza

53B-02-5

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from hood walls. Operator wiped **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer not working

32-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cutlery stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer next to cook line. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico's Grill Mi Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico's Grill Mi Express on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexico's Grill Mi Express?

Across the inspection record, “self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexico's Grill Mi Express.

How does Mexico's Grill Mi Express compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Mexico's Grill Mi Express most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Mexico's Grill Mi Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mexico's Grill Mi Express have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mexico's Grill Mi Express 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.

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