Wildwood, Sumter County

FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL

3647 KIESSEL RD, Wildwood, FL 32163

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Wildwood
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

09-01-4

Detail 24598663

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Male employee re arranged food on plate (cooked beef) with bare hands, manager addressed situation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 24598659

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, container with raw chicken stored above raw beef, manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24598662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, cheese 73F placed on top of oven placed approximately 1 hr ago, manager moved to stove to reheated. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24598661

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen entrance red sauce no date marked manager dated 05/26/26. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24598660

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the ware washing area, two spray bottles with detergents not labeled, manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24598658

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks no lid above make table, manager moved all drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24266728

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line storing utensils and wiping cloth - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 24266727

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not identified as a raw food product - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24266725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on food storage shelf. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 24266726
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer in cook line used to fry tortillas not under hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

01D-01-5

Detail 24257202

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Snapper in ceviche

31A-11-4

Detail 24257203

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line storing utensils and wiping cloth

02B-01-5

Detail 24257204

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not identified as a raw food product

12B-07-4

Detail 24257205

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on food storage shelf. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 24257201

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer in cook line used to fry tortillas not under hood system.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 23805056

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying in kitchen.

14-86-1

Detail 23805054

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels lining container of taco shells, operator removed paper towels. Corrective Action Taken

08A-13-5

Detail 23805057

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken over raw beef and raw fish in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, employees moved raw chicken below. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23805052

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflows missing at the end of splitter at mop sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 23805047

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the end of cooks line blocked by shelf and trash can.

41-17-4

Detail 23805049

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink/orange liquid inside by Three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Detail 23805050

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents soiled on cooks line and dish area.

35B-08-4

Detail 23805048

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 fly sticky strips over back prep area.

29-11-4

Detail 23805055

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water faucet at mop sink leaking, manager stated she has someone lined up to come and fix. Corrective Action Taken

21-07-4

Detail 23805051

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator added more bleach, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23805053

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers at server alley station, manager labeled as sugar. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-08-4

Detail 23526274

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. All handwash sinks other than bar area have no hot water while dish washer is running. Discussed using friction when employees wash hands when this issue is occurring to make sure hands are sanitized. Manager will look into this issue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: On site repair men working on hot water heater while inspector was present. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23526275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish washer carried stacked wet plastic cups to wait station and left them there. Manager moved to air dry. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23518109

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10-12 heads of cut lettuce out since 12:30 in prep sink from walk in (68F) 50F 2nd temp 10 cheese enchilada see stop sale . 5 lbs raw shrimp Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23518118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce out since 12:30 in prep sink from walk in (68F), see stop sale 10 cheese enchiladas 48F in for two hours from walk in on cook line, manager iced down, 50F 2nd temp 10 enchilada see stop sale . 5lbs Raw shrimp placed in at 12:00 pm from walk in, on cook line 48 manager iced, 2nd temp 50F, see stop sale Spinach at 50F on cook line reach in cooler. Raw chicken on cook line 44F, placed in at 12:30 pm from walk in, manager iced; 2nd temp 43F Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23518113

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in handwashing sink in kitchen next to ice cream freezer, manager moved, container of sauce in handwashing sink next to dishwasher, manager moved, large metal spoon in sink behind bar, employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

27-08-4

Detail 23518114

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. All handwash sinks other than bar area have no hot water while dish washer is running. Discussed using friction when employees wash hands when this issue is occurring to make sure hands are sanitized. Manager will look into this issue. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23518111

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar soap is located on the other side the bar, causing employee to walk all the way across in order to put soap on his hands. Manager stated he would move soap dispenser or put soap bottle in sink area. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23518108

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar paper towels are located all the way on the other side of the bar and employee has to walk across the bar to dry hands after washing. Manager will place paper towels in area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23518112

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23518115

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish washer carried stacked wet plastic cups to wait station and left them there. Manager moved to air dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23518110

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on kitchen door handle. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23518117

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23518116

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth being used in cook line. Employee moved to outside area for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-09-4

Detail 23518107

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled clothes on prep table in kitchen, manager moved. Wet wiping cloths on cook line moved to outside area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22838579

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area 1 live fly in drink station

12A-02-4

Detail 22838577

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled plates, picked up plated food to serve without hand wash. Discussed with manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 22838576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (51F - Cold Holding) on counter at front line. Employee moved to ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22838578

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Crate of equipment on hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area Repeat Violation

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-18-4

Detail 22482013

High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands, used paper towel then wiped hands on soiled cloth hanging from clothing. Discussed with manager.

12A-09-4

Detail 22482011

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee in cook line area touched soiled wiping cloth then clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with manager.

31A-09-4

Detail 22482010

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with trash can at the end of the cook line. Inspector moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22482012

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board in cook line area

May 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21995554

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 lives flies on top shelf of cook line

12A-09-4

Detail 21995553

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped gloves on soiled towel while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 21995550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); chorizo (44F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly chill.

29-34-4

Detail 21995548

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In 3 compartment sink area in bar.

11-27-4

Detail 21995552

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 21995551

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 21995545

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21995546

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Acid spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area Bleach spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area

10-20-4

Detail 21995549

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21995547

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 21363837

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ground beef cooked at 7:30pm 9/18 (48F - Cooling) Discussed using shallow pans during the cooling process with operator. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21363838

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in prep area Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21363845

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled plates in bus tub then immediately picked up clean dishes with food to serve to customers. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line came from walk in cooler and placed gloves on without prior hand wash Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21363843

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef cooked at 7:30pm 9/18 (48F - Cooling) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21363835

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole made yesterday placed in reach in cooler at 11am (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken prepped yesterday and placed in reach in cooler at 11am (47F - Cold Holding) Operator recorded temperature this morning and all the items in the make line cooler were below 41F Operator moved items to rapidly cool. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21363840

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in prep area. Employee removed bucket. -Corrected On-Site Hand wash sink at end of cook line completely blocked with cart. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21363844

Intermediate - Lack of hot water in entire establishment. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21363836

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area Warning

29-28-4

Detail 21363839

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21363842

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in bulk salt under salsa station Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21363841

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21363834

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese dip, cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator had employees correct storage shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 20752865

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use as ice dump sink.

10-20-4

Detail 20752864

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on oven door. Operator moved to get. Corrected On-Site

Nov 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 20635415

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Tomatoes Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 20635423

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touching dirty then clean Discussed with operator who reviewed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 20635424

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. *Employee rinsed hands in sink but didn't not use soap. Discussed with manager who instructed employee to wash hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20635425

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in drawer over raw beef on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20635414

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo Shrimp Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20635417

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door cooks line cooler- Brought to cooks line this morning from the walk in Shredded pork 50° moved to freezer rechecked 36° Mahi 48° moved to freezer rechecked 27° Pork 49° moved to freezer rechecked 34° Four drawers under flat top- Stored in cooler overnight Raw shrimp 52° see stop sale Chorizo 54°see stop sale Chicken 56° see stop sale Beef 54° see stop sale Front counter- Sitting on ice brought out at 10:45 am Moved to freezer Sour cream 54° rechecked operator voluntarily discarded Guacamole 54° rechecked 48° Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20635416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans 90°reheated to 176° Ground beef 130° reheated to 195° Cooked this morning. Operator put into hot well at 11:15. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20635426

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of oil in front of hand sink on cooks line.Fryer sticking out from wall causing the sink to be partially blocked Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20635411

Basic - Ceiling /vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust Above dish-machine Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20635420

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and small plates on top shelf on cooks line. Operator flipped items over Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20635418

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with pink liquid on prep table next to prepped onions Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20635419

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee masks stored above microwave on cooks line. Employee tshirts and Fanny packs on top of soda boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 20635427

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Handing over the former of the cooks line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 20635412

Basic - Food stored outside. Bottles of beer in unlocked storage outside with open gate. Operator brought beer inside during inspection Case of oil stored on the floor Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20635422

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20635413

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zapper on cooks line over shelf with cornstarch and hot sauce. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20635428

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20635421

Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries and poblanos in freezer Warning

Oct 18, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 20595530

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator purchased new license Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20595528

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in dishroom hand sink. Operator cleared out the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20595529

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator filled paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-02-4

Detail 20370283

High Priority - Bar tender handed bar drinks, cash monies, and scoop ice . prepared a beverage without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 20370280

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken strips and raw steak strips over raw shrimp. Operator corrected and arranged foods according to required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20370284

Intermediate - *No soap provided at handwash sink. * no sign at hand sink. Operator put soap in the soap dispensers. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20370279

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-08-4

Detail 20370281

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Tumblers in the server station wet nesting operated had tumblers rewashed and air dried Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20370282

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs from oven handles. Corrected On-Site