El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo
Last inspected:
800 Clearwater Largo Rd, Largo, FL 33770El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has accumulated 897 violations across 67 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.4 per visit. The facility was shut down eight times for roach, rodent, and fly activity. In March and May 2024, inspectors conducted daily emergency callbacks spanning multiple days, with the facility failing to comply on multiple consecutive visits. Fire inspections documented a propane tank stored inside the building in 2019 and cans of gasoline found in the kitchen and hot water tank room in 2021 and 2022, both repeat violations.
Most recent closure: May 22, 2024 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
8
emergency closures
8 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Emergency Closure History (8)
El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (9)
Total fines on record: $5,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031953 | $800.00 | May 22, 2024 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2024012242 | $800.00 | Feb 14, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2024017739 | $800.00 | Mar 18, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 3--2023057407 | — | Aug 15, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 3--2023004221 | $800.00 | Jan 9, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 3--2022024547 | $400.00 | May 10, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022033686 | $400.00 | Jul 5, 2022 | Panama City Beach | |
| 3--2017049222 | $800.00 | Oct 12, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016048517 | $200.00 | Sep 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Can of gasoline in kitchen. Kitchen manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11:
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.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Can of gasoline in kitchen. Kitchen manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Can of gasoline stored in hot water tank room. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In broken walk in cooler by dry storage
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.
El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (69)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 18 inspections79 violations · 47 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 14 inspections146 violations · 71 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 10 inspections97 violations · 50 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 25 violations (15 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections64 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections57 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between May 23, 2024 and May 24, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo last inspected?
- El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo last shut down?
- El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo was last shut down on May 22, 2024 for rodent, roach & fly 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 El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo had?
- El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has had 69 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo find?
- El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has been emergency-closed 8 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,000.00 in fines.
- How much has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo been fined?
- El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo has been fined a total of $5,000.00 across 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Santafe Mexican Grill in Largo operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Santa Fe Mexican Grill (2019-2022).
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