GUADALAJARA MEXICAN GRILL
8730 THOMAS DR STE 1108, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-235-3300
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022033490 | Jul 5, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line hanging on oven door.
Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooking oil line.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dish machine.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on gasket area of walkin freezer door.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef, corn, pineapple, cooked jalapeños stored uncovered in walkin cooler. Items covered during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Case of swai fish and pan of chili con carne stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.
Multiple employee beverage containers in upright glass reach in cooler cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in wait station location.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.
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.
Stored food not covered. 2 bins of shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak and ground beef. Items rearranged appropriately at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed server scoop ice with cup. Discussed using scoop with employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed rack in walk-in cooler. Employee cleaned speed rack at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ceiling to prep area hand wash sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop at bar rusty. Employee voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris/residue on walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups stored uncovered and upright in dispenser. Manager put lid on top cup.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue inside soda gun at bar.
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.
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.
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.
Forks and spoons on expo area not inverted. Inverted at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. Frozen burgers in walk-in freezer not covered. Employee covered burgers at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease dripping from hood vents.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.