Juan's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Juan's Mexican Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Juan's Mexican Grill was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 75, putting Juan's Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. 0 ppm, remade now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Made separate containers for each . **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
82
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Person in charge remade sanitizer bucket with fresh water and chlorine. Chlorine sanitizer now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in front counter. Food diced mounted to wall near back door soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in front counter.
14-09-4
67
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (120F - Hot Holding) prepared this morning. Operator reheated steak to 178F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (130F - Reheating); queso (137F - Reheating); ground beef (97F - Reheating) put in the hotbox at 8:30; cooked chicken (116F - Reheating); spicy chicken (132F - Reheating); rice (129F - Reheating); spicy chicken (92F - Reheating); cooked chicken (59F - Reheating); beans (105F - Reheating); pinto beans (102F - Reheating); queso (121F - Reheating); pinto (103F - Reheating); chicken (116F - Reheating);pork (128F - Hot Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Went through food items in the hot box with manager. These food items were not prepared today and were placed in the hot box for reheating 8:30am per the employee. No temperatures have been taken to ensure the food items reached 165F within 2 hours: rice (130F - Reheating); queso (137F - Reheating); ground beef (97F - Reheating) put in the hotbox at 8:30; cooked chicken (116F - Reheating); spicy chicken (132F - Reheating); rice (129F - Reheating); spicy chicken (92F - Reheating); cooked chicken (59F - Reheating); beans (105F - Reheating); pinto beans (102F - Reheating); queso (121F - Reheating); pinto (103F - Reheating); chicken (116F - Reheating);pork (128F - Hot Holding) See Stop Sale. Some rice was placed in the hot box less than 2 hours ago: rice (131F - Reheating); rice (130 F - Reheating). Operator relocated to walk in uncovered to cool until they can reheat on the stove.
03E-02-5
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. For some employees that have worked at the establishment for less than 60 days: Carrie and Erin.
11-26-1
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over beer in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to cover cilantro in walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting boards stored behind faucets of prep sink. Operator removed cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
67
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored over tortillas in dry storage. Operator moved chemical **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint
13-03-4
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging from wire racks containing clean equipment. Operator removed jackets from shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juan's Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juan's Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juan's Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Juan's Mexican Grill.
How does Juan's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Juan's Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Juan's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juan's Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juan's Mexican Grill 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 Juan's Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juan's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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