Bahia De Guaymas Restaurante
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
61
Score
Bahia de Guaymas Restaurante, located at 4220 S 16th St in Phoenix, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 11, 2025. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and two minor violations related to food safety practices. While the most recent inspection noted several violations, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
64
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Sep 11, 2025 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
2-102.12(A)
Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters being stored inside large metal cambro with no identifying shellstock tag on the container at time of inspection. Per PIC, the tag was accidentally thrown away with the original box. Discussed the importance of maintaining all shellstock tags with the corresponding batch through the final point of sale. Also observed shellstock tags stored in a ziploc bag while 'not' in chronological order and without final sale dates written on each tag. PIC was unable to verify final sale dates for past shellstock tags. Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Shellstock without shellstock tags was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
3-203.12
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw minced shrimp in the walk-in cooler, stored directly above RTE cut tomatoes, and RTE shrimp soup at time of inspection. Per PIC, the minced shrimp had just been placed in the walk-in after preparation. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in the kitchen with a chlorine concentration of 200+PPM at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection
7-204.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed back door of establishment unable to close automatically at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of having all outer openings equipped with solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors with PIC. Repair/replace prior to next routine inspection
6-202.15
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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