Loco Fresh Mex
5477 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL 34222 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105801
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed meat stored in freezer in direct contact with to go bag.
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed panini press soiled.
Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed single service items not inverted on storage counter. Operator corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.