EL GUERRERO MEXICAN GRILL INC
9727 66 ST N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage room and wait station/service window Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior doors Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water at Hand sink at service counter not under pressure, operator advised repairs already scheduled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Repairs scheduled per manager. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Rear storage room Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage room and wait station/service window Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind freezer in rear prep room of kitchen 1 dead roach behind cook line 1 dead roach in dry storage room 2 dead roaches behind ice machine 1 dead roach under bar. All areas cleaned and sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior doors Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp skewers in undrained ice Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 in seasoning bins Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom next to ice machine Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in freezers Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw shrimp over stuffed peppers in chest freezer Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in freezer Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dish machine Warning
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water at Hand sink at service counter not under pressure, operator advised repairs already scheduled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room next to restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry sta orange and wait ststion Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens customer restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with holes on bottom due to rust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine and cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-31-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in untrained ice on creamy in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 handles in seasoning bins under prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart next to cook line with accumulation of grease on shelves. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation on f grease on gas lines behind cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Spread dumpster with multiple businesses Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door does not fully shut next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanley Roman-Huerta expired 8/2/23 Prometric, other staff with valid CFM present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Per owner, Yanley Roman-Huerta completed training but has not yet received certificate. Owner unaware of program used for training. Other staff with valid CFM present **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked shredded beef in reach in freezer not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Fried peppers not dated in chest freezer **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room next to restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry sta orange and wait ststion Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens customer restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on bottom shelf of dry storage 3 dead roaches on floor under soda syrup lines 2 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine 5 dead roaches on shelf containing seasonings next to microwaves 1 dead roach behind reach-in coolers in kitchen 3 dead roaches behind chest freezer in prep room 5 dead roaches under triple sink at bar 8 dead roaches behind coolers at bar 2 dead roaches on floor next to chemical storage 1 dead roach in womens restroom in rear storage room 1 dead roach on floor in rear dining room Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: 3 dead roaches under triple sink at bar 1 dead roach under syrup lines (same dead insects from previous inspection that were not previously cleaned up; all areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection) Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with holes on bottom due to rust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine and cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 08B-31-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in untrained ice on creamy in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 handles in seasoning bins under prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart next to cook line with accumulation of grease on shelves. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation on f grease on gas lines behind cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Spread dumpster with multiple businesses Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door does not fully shut next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pico in reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Raw pork over tomatoes in reach in cooler **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanley Roman-Huerta expired 8/2/23 Prometric, other staff with valid CFM present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked shredded beef in reach in freezer not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staff food handler certificates expired 10/2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cans of Raid spray on bottom shelf in dry storage next to bucket of chili peppers and on top of dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room next to restrooms Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry sta orange and wait ststion Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens customer restroom Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on bottom shelf of dry storage 3 dead roaches on floor under soda syrup lines 2 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine 5 dead roaches on shelf containing seasonings next to microwaves 1 dead roach behind reach-in coolers in kitchen 3 dead roaches behind chest freezer in prep room 5 dead roaches under triple sink at bar 8 dead roaches behind coolers at bar 2 dead roaches on floor next to chemical storage 1 dead roach in womens restroom in rear storage room 1 dead roach on floor in rear dining room Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with holes on bottom due to rust Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine and cook line Warning
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in untrained ice on creamy in cooler Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of jalapeños and tomatoes, bag of sugar on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Warning
- 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 handles in seasoning bins under prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart next to cook line with accumulation of grease on shelves. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation on f grease on gas lines behind cook line Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Spread dumpster with multiple businesses Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door does not fully shut next to ice machine Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar bin in dry storage not covered Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, replaced, 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pico in reach in cooler Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanley Roman-Huerta expired 8/2/23 Prometric, other staff with valid CFM present Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at wait station used as dump sink, debris in sink Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked shredded beef in reach in freezer not dated Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staff food handler certificates expired 10/2023 Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cans of Raid spray on bottom shelf in dry storage next to bucket of chili peppers and on top of dish machine Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over bar area
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of tortillas on floor of dry storage
- 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 in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on soiled shelf above steam table
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken nuggets in chest freezer
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef and raw fish in reach in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (49F - Cold Holding)
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass cooler at wait station not dated, date added Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).