Los Mariachis Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Mariachis Bar & Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Los Mariachis Bar & Grill trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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**
24-05-4
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**
21-03-4
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**
21-08-4
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
02C-02-5
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**
24-08-4
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**
25-06-4
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**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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**
08A-04-5
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**
25-06-4
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**
08B-12-5
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**
22-16-4
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
12A-27-4
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**
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at 1 of the unisex restrooms.
31B-04-4
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**
06-01-5
70
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by garbage can at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-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.
11-26-1
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
55
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 on test strip, corrected to 100pm by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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 cream container at Reach in Cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
24-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Mariachis Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Mariachis Bar & Grill on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Mariachis Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Mariachis Bar & Grill.
How does Los Mariachis Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Los Mariachis Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Los Mariachis Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Mariachis Bar & 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 & 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 & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Mariachis Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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