On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2023, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina's latest score of 52 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
15
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The hot box handles the 3 of them at the back of the house. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the prep sink -under soda boxes -under dishwasher -under the 3 compartment sink and middle of the the dishwasher and 3 compartment sink . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee fried chips no bead guard . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot hold back of the house all of them . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove tops -hoods -side of the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom cooler at the salad cooler . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Just ran out
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan front and back
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Single door reach in cooler. Food debris in bottom
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor 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. salsa (63F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as storage - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back kitchen area Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back warmers Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line and behind in beverage storage area Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer floor Advised operator to pick up when possible **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer Walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
52
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects near back mop sink area 3 found on soda gun area near bar area Next day call back per supervisor Randy Hicks **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (63F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as storage
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine back kitchen area Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back warmers Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Advised operator to secure when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line and behind in beverage storage area Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 1/3 pan lid covered in tomato sauce in clean dish area Operator removed to wash in dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old broken equipment by emergency exit door outside
33-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer floor Advised operator to pick up when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
How does On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 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 On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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