Lower Grand Lagoon, Bay County

GUADALAJARA MEXICAN GRILL

8730 THOMAS DR STE 1108, Lower Grand Lagoon, FL 32408

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
May 12, 2026
City
Lower Grand Lagoon
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24569882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24569878

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor.

10-20-4

Detail 24569880

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line hanging on oven door.

22-08-4

Detail 24569881

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooking oil line.

31B-04-4

Detail 24569879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dish machine.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24206541

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24206544

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.

23-03-4

Detail 24206542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on gasket area of walkin freezer door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24206543

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef, corn, pineapple, cooked jalapeños stored uncovered in walkin cooler. Items covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24206545

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 23798367

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23798366

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of swai fish and pan of chili con carne stored on floor in walk in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 23798364

Basic - 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.

12B-13-4

Detail 23798363

Basic - Multiple employee beverage containers in upright glass reach in cooler cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in wait station location.

31B-04-4

Detail 23798362

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station.

23-03-4

Detail 23798365

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23798361

Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 bins of shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23022850

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23022851

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.

14-01-5

Detail 23022849

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed server scoop ice with cup. Discussed using scoop with employee.

23-03-4

Detail 23022847

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23022848

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Nov 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22429369

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 22429373

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ceiling to prep area hand wash sink.

03D-15-4

Detail 22429370

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22429374

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-12-4

Detail 22429372

Basic - Ice scoop at bar rusty. Employee voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22429368

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris/residue on walk-in cooler shelves.

25-06-4

Detail 22429371

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups stored uncovered and upright in dispenser. Manager put lid on top cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 22163411

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 22163420

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22163415

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22163419

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue inside soda gun at bar.

11-26-1

Detail 22163417

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. No proof for staff lacking food handler training. Provided form to manager.

53B-13-5

Detail 22163413

Intermediate - 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22163412

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22163414

Basic - Forks and spoons on expo area not inverted. Inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22163421

Basic - 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.

25-06-4

Detail 22163422

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22163418

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen burgers in walk-in freezer not covered. Employee covered burgers at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22163416

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease dripping from hood vents.

Nov 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-27-4

Detail 21572903

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean buckets stored under soap dispenser by dish area handwash sink. Buckets rewashed and relocated. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21572902

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over prep table by Togo boxes. Drink in server area on tray with ketchup and hot sauce. Drinks discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21572905

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Avocados on floor in prep area. Case moved off floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21572904

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Residue build up on cook line wall.

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 21174066

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Cooked pork 47F, hot dogs 48F, black beans 48F, ground beef 62F, all items in walk-in over night per manager. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: No items stop sold Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21174067

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Items in walk-in over night. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Cooked pork 47F, hot dogs 48F, black beans 48F, ground beef 62F, all items in walk-in over night per manager. See stop sale. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Cooked chicken 40F, cooked black beans 41F, cooked rice 43F, sliced tomatoes 42F, Admin Complaint

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 21170535

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Cooked pork 47F, hot dogs 48F, black beans 48F, ground beef 62F, all items in walk-in over night per manager. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21170536

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Items in walk-in over night. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Cooked pork 47F, hot dogs 48F, black beans 48F, ground beef 62F, all items in walk-in over night per manager. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Jul 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21167642

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22

01B-02-5

Detail 21167640

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21167641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 46F, cooked rice 50F, cooked ground beef 49F, cooked beans 54F, cooked chicken 50F, Items in walk-in over night. See stop sale. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21167636

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.

22-02-4

Detail 21167639

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21167638

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21167637

Basic - Dust like substance on walk-in ceiling, fan guards, wall.

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 20859261

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Julio Vasquez, manager over 30 days.

02C-02-5

Detail 20859262

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans and cooked beef in walk-in cooler made more than 24 hours not dated. Employee put dated on items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20859259

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of lard stored on floor outside walk-in. Buckets of cut vegetables on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee put buckets on shelves. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20859258

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef and chili rellenos uncovered in walk-in freezer. Employee covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20859260

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cilantro. Employee moved mushrooms. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20489299

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 44F, unknown amount of time, carnitas 47F, over 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 20489304

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas in walk-in 47F, per operator over 4 hours. See stop sale. Sour cream n make table 50F, less than one hour. Bag of fries in service windows 71° less than 4 hours, discarded by operator. Milk in server side cooler, 44F operator unaware of time, see stop sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20489303

Intermediate - No paper towels or soap at dish washer hand wash sink. No paper towels at cook line sink and bar hand wash sink. All restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20489300

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili con carne in walk-in made 2 days ago not dated. Manager wrote date on product at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20489298

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired certificate.

14-09-4

Detail 20489302

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

05-09-4

Detail 20489301

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In server side glass door cooler