Baja Fresh Mex
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Baja Fresh Mex has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Ellenton restaurants, the typical score is 78; Baja Fresh Mex is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Inspector will email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
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. Inspector will email form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks stored improperly. Handles going both ways. Operator turned handles all one way. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
16-37-1
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**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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.
27-16-4
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**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. 2019 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed. Owner will put up.
51-13-4
58
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed posted license expired 12/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
12A-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips present.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer present.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top sandwich cart.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with dirty standing water.
42-01-4
39
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
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**
31A-09-4
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.
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in.
14-09-4
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.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed untreated concrete under three part sink.
36-11-4
64
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands prior to putting on gloves and preparing ready to eat food.
12A-07-5
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 no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
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 clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottles, cups, water bottles in hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips present.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed December 2019 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jar of banana peppers and jugs of salsa stored on the floor under register.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped single service forks and spoons stored with handles pointed in both directions. Operator corrected flatware. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
45
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baja Fresh Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baja Fresh Mex on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baja Fresh Mex?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Baja Fresh Mex.
How does Baja Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Baja Fresh Mex most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Baja Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baja Fresh Mex have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baja Fresh Mex means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Baja Fresh Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baja Fresh Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.
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