Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood
Last inspected:
220 Wekiva Springs Rd, Longwood, FL 32779Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has accumulated 296 violations across 33 inspections since 2017, averaging 9 per visit. The facility, previously operating as Habaneros Mexican Restaurant from 2019 to 2021, was shut down once for roach activity. Fire safety inspections documented five violations, including a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone and blocked exit paths that persisted under both operators. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines, with improper ventilation, single-use item violations, and employee health reporting issues as top recurring problems.
Most recent closure: July 30, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Emergency Closure History (1)
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025057142 | $400.00 | Jul 30, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022001115 | $400.00 | Oct 11, 2021 | Orlando | |
| 4--2015036990 | $200.00 | Jul 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 3 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: **Time Extended**
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.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: **Time Extended**
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.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door
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.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Hallway by men's room, exit door oath obstructed by carts, cooler, boxes. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2019-04-02: Exit path to dining room back door obstructed by bus cart, boxes on bread rack.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Hallway by men's room, exit door oath obstructed by carts, cooler, boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 6 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood last inspected?
- Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood last shut down?
- Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood was last shut down on July 30, 2025 for roach 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 Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood had?
- Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood find?
- Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood been fined?
- Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Frida's Mexican Grill in Longwood operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Habaneros Mexican Restaurant (2019-2021).
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