DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LOS MARIACHIS BAR & GRILL

Based on 6 health inspections, LOS MARIACHIS BAR & GRILL in PUNTA GORDA has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3941 TAMIAMI TRL #3131

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478603

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large ladle spoons not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the large ladle spoons. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at prep table shelf. Operator replaced the container with a new wiping cloth with only sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer under 150ppm due to mixed with detergent at kitchen. Operator replaced the container with only quaternary sanitizer to a minimum strength of 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876353

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked at soda fountain machines. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow air flow. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted at kitchen shelf. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875946

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the food debris. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted the disposable containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food item not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with a lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over a bag of whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the whole onions to a different location. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728610

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at 1 of the unisex restrooms.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw ground beef at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water to run over the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee touched raw shrimp and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves on hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at Dish Machine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473487

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plates next to cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the plates to a safe location by putting it on prep table shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at ware washing area and front of Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 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 incomplete documents. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350568

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area under 3 compartment sink and at various locations at kitchen.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Operator printed and completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation