DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GUADALAJARA MEXICAN GRILL

8730 THOMAS DR STE 1108

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846230

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of swai fish and pan of chili con carne stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored on pinto beans in bin.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Multiple employee beverage containers in upright glass reach in cooler cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in wait station location.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hanging thermometer and walk in cooler fans are soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 bins of shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745819

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed server scoop ice with cup. Discussed using scoop with employee.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed rack in walk-in cooler. Employee cleaned speed rack at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak and ground beef. Items rearranged appropriately at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546509

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Ice scoop at bar rusty. Employee voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris/residue on walk-in cooler shelves.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups stored uncovered and upright in dispenser. Manager put lid on top cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: shredded cheese 62F, per employee, cheese out approximately 15 minutes. Returned to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Down to 52F in 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ceiling to prep area hand wash sink.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area: cooked chicken 132F down to 108F after 1 hour. Moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389201

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelves over clean pan, clean linens and packaged foods. All drinks discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Forks and spoons on expo area not inverted. Inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fans in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler doos handle and surrounding area soiled.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups stored upright in dispenser, dispenser open at top. Lid put on top cup at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen burgers in walk-in freezer not covered. Employee covered burgers at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease dripping from hood vents.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 54F in walk-in cooler prepared on previous day. See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 54F in walk-in cooler prepared on previous day. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: sour cream 47F, less than 1 hour per manager, moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue inside soda gun at bar.
  • 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. No proof for staff lacking food handler training. Provided form to manager.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for wait staff at establishment.