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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pico in reach in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Raw pork over tomatoes in reach in cooler **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
41-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room next to restrooms **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens customer restroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: 3 dead roaches under triple sink at bar 1 dead roach under syrup lines (same dead insects from previous inspection that were not previously cleaned up; all areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection) **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine and cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
08B-31-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in untrained ice on creamy in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
10-08-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
10-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 handles in seasoning bins under prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Spread dumpster with multiple businesses **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door does not fully shut next to ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.