On the Border Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at On the Border Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so On the Border Mexican Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored over pasteurized eggs at reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in reach in cooler less than an hour.Operator placed items in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around fan at walk in freezer Ice buildup at reach in freezer on cooks line blocked
14-69-4
70
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix at reach in cooler at cooks line temping at 47F. Per operator product was used for breakfast.Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up on the housing unit
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler on cooks line under the expediting window **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dishes at dish storage
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line is leaking from the faucet and the water line below
29-11-4
70
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in make table on cook line at expo operator states in unit less then four hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table at expo not holding temperature.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At make table at expo
05-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To Go cashier area hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are dusty
36-50-4
82
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying by the mop sink not touching any food . Observed one live flying at the bar area not touching any food . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Observed 3 small flying insect at mop sink - observed 1 small flying insect bar area . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. avocado (52F - Cold Holding); sower cream (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in two different cooler the same items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Cut cabbage 53f , shredded cheese 53f . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can block the employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By the coffee machine . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage area . - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Throughout the kitchen and the bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
35
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./ observed 2 flies
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) less then 4 hours , operator rapid chill to bring temperature down to 41f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ fruit thawing in water inside employee hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ trash can in front of the hand sink cook line
31A-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./ employee hand sink pipe leaking at bar area
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer./ reach in freezer prep area
14-69-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was On the Border Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at On the Border Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at On the Border Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at On the Border Mexican Grill.
How does On the Border Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
On the Border Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has On the Border Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at On the Border Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at On the Border Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is On the Border Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, On the Border Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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