Guadalajara Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Guadalajara Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Guadalajara Mexican Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over tomatoes, and raw chicken stored over sliced bell peppers and sliced tomatoes in walkin cooler. Raw items moved to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on gasket area of walkin freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef, corn, pineapple, cooked jalapeños stored uncovered in walkin cooler. Items covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of swai fish and pan of chili con carne stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
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.
10-01-5
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.
12B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 bins of shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ceiling to prep area hand wash sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop at bar rusty. Employee voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris/residue on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
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**
25-06-4
58
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
03D-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.
01B-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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue inside soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
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. No proof for staff lacking food handler training. Provided form to manager.
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Forks and spoons on expo area not inverted. Inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen burgers in walk-in freezer not covered. Employee covered burgers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease dripping from hood vents.
36-27-5
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.
23-03-4
35
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean buckets stored under soap dispenser by dish area handwash sink. Buckets rewashed and relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over prep table by Togo boxes. Drink in server area on tray with ketchup and hot sauce. Drinks discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Avocados on floor in prep area. Case moved off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Residue build up on cook line wall.
36-27-5
82
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guadalajara Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guadalajara Mexican Grill on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guadalajara Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Guadalajara Mexican Grill.
How does Guadalajara Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Guadalajara Mexican Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Guadalajara Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Guadalajara Mexican Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Guadalajara Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Guadalajara Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guadalajara Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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