San Miguel Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
San Miguel Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which San Miguel Mexican Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line heavily stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cooks line cracked/broken **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to hand sink on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One rack in walk-in-cooler has rust on shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator paid license before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 110°; ranchero sauce 99°; hot holding 45 minutes, moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Numerous chemical bottles on rack with condiments for guests in dining room **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with last date
01C-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from AC unit in walk-in-cooler Water leaking from hand sink by ice machine - pipes disconnected
29-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing on cooks line in between broken tiles
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line, multiple tiles on cooks line are cracked and broken **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in kitchen next to office
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink by ice machine is not functioning properly, pipes are not connected to drain, water draining onto floor surface **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
27
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in several spices in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in freezer broken off hinges
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken on cooks line in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable In walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to foods poultry In walk-in-cooler soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from compressor in walk-in-cooler Pipe leaking under Hand sink where silverware is rolled **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under soda machine in kitchen by soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line is stained **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line has heavy cut marks **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer on cooks line has ice buildup Walk-in-Freezer has ice build up - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 89° on hot well, per operator, they did not turn on well after reheating, moved rice to stove top for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line is stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand in dish washing area blocked by rack of dirty dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees to use by ice machine as all plumbing has been removed under hand sink
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at sink in kitchen, unit needs batteries, operator placed roll of towels at location **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelving with single serve Items Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer on cooks line has ice buildup Walk-in-Freezer has ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb in walk-in-cooler and Walk-in-Freezer has no cover over bulbs
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to cooler on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ice machine - pipes disconnected, water draining onto floor
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line has heavy cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
18
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice on the steam table stored in to go bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expires 4/1/23, Facility paid for license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche 56°/ beef 57° in cooler on line, per operator foods out of temp less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on main line heavily soiled Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at front counter where silverware is rolled is blocked by large table **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemons and straws in hand sink at ware washing area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with handout in English and Spanish, employee in process of completing **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated in walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook preparing food, no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building.
33-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing door broken **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand sink on cooks line
29-20-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws at bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area in dry storage and chemical storage room **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
10
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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. Provided operator with forms **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener Cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by wait station
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line No soap in mens handicap stall **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall in dry storage
36-24-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under tea urn station **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice in hot holding station
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. on make table in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf on top of prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. 2 squeeze bottles and small to go container stored in container of shredded lettuce in reach in cooler In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters 6 burner stove Shelf above reach in cooler in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain in between fryer and 6 burner stove **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. In chemical storage area
38-05-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light in warewashing area
38-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment by office door
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen
21-12-4
23
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board cooks line heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on table white silverware to be rolled **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak in walk-in-cooler - catching by bucket, tech has been called
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Miguel Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Miguel Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Miguel Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at San Miguel Mexican Grill.
How does San Miguel Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
San Miguel Mexican Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has San Miguel Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at San Miguel Mexican Grill have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at San Miguel 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 San Miguel Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Miguel Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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