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EL GUERRERO MEXICAN GRILL INC

9727 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33782

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502883
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8891716
DBPR license6216454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw shrimp over stuffed peppers in chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in freezer **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water at Hand sink at service counter not under pressure, operator advised repairs already scheduled **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Rear storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage room and wait station/service window **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind freezer in rear prep room of kitchen 1 dead roach behind cook line 1 dead roach in dry storage room 2 dead roaches behind ice machine 1 dead roach under bar. All areas cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior doors **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp skewers in undrained ice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic10-01-5

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 in seasoning bins **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.