Los Mariachis Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Los Mariachis Bar and Grill on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel container on shelf at prep area. Operator removed the item on the floor at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution on the floor at cookline. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer container on the shelf at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 50ppm by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 52F in ice bath due to salsa too high over the ice in containers. Operator placed in cold holding unit to bring the decrease the temperature to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no CFPM name on the foodhandler training certificates. Operator completed the documents. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at exterior of flour container. Operator cleaned the container. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels on dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels from containers and placed containers through the dish machine cycle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop and positioned in an upright to allow to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind door handles at Walk in Cooler and Reach in Cooler. Operation cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at Make Table:. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Oct 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Educated the operator.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler at handle.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple bulk pork at room temperature at prep area. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 locations missing at the splitter. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided the form for the operator to complete during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at black beans container. Operator removed the container with no handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the container of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed refried beans at room temperature at prep table. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 21 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans damaged on seams on dunnage rack. 1-#10 can of heavy tomato purée, 1-#10 can of pineapple tidbits and 1-48 oz can of pineapple juice. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook's line wiping hands on uniform step off line cough into hand and return to work no hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Operator coached employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove dirty gloves move trash can and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Operator coached employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee remove gloves wash hands for less than 10 seconds and put on new gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Operator coached employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler on cook's line across from flat top and stand up reach in cooler with glass door with items held overnight out of temperature according to operator. Breaded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); Pork sausage (50F); Packaged macaroni and cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); Homemade Flan with egg (53F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook's line across from flat top and stand up reach in cooler with glass door with items held overnight out of temperature according to operator. Breaded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); Pork sausage (50F); Packaged macaroni and cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); Homemade Flan with egg (53F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm in bucket on cook's line and dish area. Operator diluted solution to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with purple liquid unlabeled on server station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pans for hood system on cook's line. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans on shelf next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer broken to unisex bathroom door. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware with contact surface up in basket by clean dish area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed labels missing on bulk rice, legumes, and flour in dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal pan used as scoop in black beans and rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by by side door going to hallway from kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above iced tea/coffee station. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook's line rusted. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic bowls stored not inverted on clean dish shelf. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed scored and stained cutting board on make station across from flat top grill. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in pink cup stored in glass rack on clean storage shelf in dish. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charger on shelf where clean plates are stored for immediate use on cook's line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler does not fully close without force. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor of walk-in cooler constructed of plywood and is not easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed food being served in lava rock bowls. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tile on cook's line above prepared food hot holding table. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under microwave. **Warning**
21-04-4
11
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge, Wendy Flores. Manager certified, Jose Nila, 02/10/2023 arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a full sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at main connection, however, not at the multiple splitter openings. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table.. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
45
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved raw shrimp to top shelf over raw chicken. Emailed manager DPBR Form 5030-098 Safer Refrigeration Storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Mariachis Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill.
How does Los Mariachis Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Los Mariachis Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Los Mariachis Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Mariachis Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Mariachis Bar and 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 Los Mariachis Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Mariachis Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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