LOS MARIACHIS BAR AND GRILL III
41 CHAILETT RD, Rotonda West FL 33947 · 941-517-5410
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at the handwashing sink near the ice machine in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (111F - Hot Holding) on top of the convection oven at 15:24. The operator reheated the cheese sauce to (138F - Hot Holding) at 16:00.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled sanitizer spray bottles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at the handwashing sink near the ice machine in the kitchen.
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Ceiling tiles missing above the hot water heater.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler.The operator properly stored the employee food.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to walls in the room with the hot water heater.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the location for the mop sink according to submitted plans with only a faucet. Observed no sink or curbed facility.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas on the cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed heads of lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lettuce.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the handwashing sink near the ice machine and at the hand sink near the chip station in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used a scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the containers from the foods.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near bag in box sodas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils near the ice machine at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handles for the handwashing sink near the ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near the ice machine at the entrance to the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of Island Oasis drink mix on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed multiple boxes of food products stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage. The operator properly stored the above foods.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage. The operator properly stored the single-service items.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cutting boards with stains on them in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dish area. Observed operator refilling paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in, on line with food debris on back side of handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured with chain. Chain laying on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two drawers on low boy with torn gaskets. Observed operator ordering.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2cases of food in walk in freezer, stored on floor. Observed operator removing food from floor and storing properly.
Iced tea dispenser/ Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed around cove on back of soda machine, mold like substance on stainless steel. Observed employee cleaning machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in salt with handles touching cheese touching salt. Observed employee removing scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave, top soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in bar soiled. Observed bartender cleaning gaskets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed, salt, rice and pinto beans in containers without labels. Observed employee putting labels on..
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in dish area being used as a dump sink, dumping ice and drinks into sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler handles on prep line, food debris on back side of handle. Observed cook cleaning handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in low boy, reach in drawer under grill, torn gasket.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed in the kitchen, at prep table, the microwave to the right (facing line), inside coating peeling off.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside the 2 microwaves on cook line with food debris splatter on inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, on line in kitchen with food debris on them. Observed cook cleaning gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla bowls stored in a container without a cover on them. Observed a cook covering shells.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in its holder with debris on blade. Observed operator taking to dish and having it rewatched. Observed can opener blade clean.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by double door oven with a case of grill cleaner packets. Observed operator remove case.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on lowboy at grill line on back side of handles some debris build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout establishment, grooved cutting boards.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. Observed operator remove ice scoop and rehashed it through dish machine and store properly
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout establishment.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored handles down. Observed dishwasher running them through dish machine and storing with handles up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a storage container with salt inside and no identifying label
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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