BAJA FRESH MEX
5475 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. 2019 posted.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing a wristwatch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed. Owner will put up.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip on site. Inspector showed operator proper test strips to purchase. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator put towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working at hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top sandwich cart.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no beard guard.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with dirty standing water.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handling employee not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to prepare menu item. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and put new gloves on. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed posted license expired 12/2023. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no written plan in place.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips present.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer present.
- 11-26-1: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. Observed one employee with no written plan in place.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed untreated concrete under three part sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in mens and women's public restroom.
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no written plan in place.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portion cups, soda nozzles and pipe in hand sink. Operator moved items out of sink. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink with water temperature of 79F after 1 minute.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee at location with no proof of food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).