LOS MARIACHIS BAR AND GRILL LLC
3575 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-627-8030
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
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.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at ware washing area.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at exterior of flour container. Operator cleaned the container.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
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.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp and scallops at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates on the food handler training certificates. Educated the operator.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 touching the seasoning mix at cookline. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning mix not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Educated the operator.
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.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Educated the operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food items off the floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler at handle.
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.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the container of chicken.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
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.