Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee
Last inspected:
211 West Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has accumulated 359 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $1,520 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. Food contact surface sanitation, hand washing, and ventilation are the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: October 8, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Comparison to Collier County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg
4.01
violations / inspection
4.01 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Collier County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Emergency Closure History (2)
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $1,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018053018 | — | Oct 8, 2018 | Jacksonville | |
| 7--2018006295 | — | Feb 1, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 7--2017056032 | $800.00 | Nov 27, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2017039987 | $400.00 | Jul 3, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2017006715 | $320.00 | Jan 26, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Extension cord spliced into cord for fluorescent light
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections49 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 16 inspections106 violations · 57 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee last inspected?
- Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee last shut down?
- Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee was last shut down on October 8, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee had?
- Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee find?
- Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee been fined?
- Brenda's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee has been fined a total of $1,520.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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