EL GUERRERO MEXICAN GRILL INC
9727 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – 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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, replaced, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pico in reach in cooler **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanley Roman-Huerta expired 8/2/23 Prometric, other staff with valid CFM present **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at wait station used as dump sink, debris in sink **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked shredded beef in reach in freezer not dated **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staff food handler certificates expired 10/2023 **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cans of Raid spray on bottom shelf in dry storage next to bucket of chili peppers and on top of dish machine **Warning**
Basic 18
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room next to restrooms **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry sta orange and wait ststion **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens customer restroom **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on bottom shelf of dry storage 3 dead roaches on floor under soda syrup lines 2 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine 5 dead roaches on shelf containing seasonings next to microwaves 1 dead roach behind reach-in coolers in kitchen 3 dead roaches behind chest freezer in prep room 5 dead roaches under triple sink at bar 8 dead roaches behind coolers at bar 2 dead roaches on floor next to chemical storage 1 dead roach in womens restroom in rear storage room 1 dead roach on floor in rear dining room **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door next to ice machine with holes on bottom due to rust **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine and cook line **Warning**
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in untrained ice on creamy in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cans of jalapeños and tomatoes, bag of sugar on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in seasoning bins under prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart next to cook line with accumulation of grease on shelves. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation on f grease on gas lines behind cook line **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Spread dumpster with multiple businesses **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door does not fully shut next to ice machine **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sugar bin in dry storage not covered **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:19 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.