Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

LOS MARIACHIS BAR & GRILL

3941 TAMIAMI TRL #3131, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Oct 27, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 24148277

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24148274

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24148276

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large ladle spoons not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the large ladle spoons. Corrected On-Site

21-03-4

Detail 24148273

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at prep table shelf. Operator replaced the container with a new wiping cloth with only sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24148275

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer under 150ppm due to mixed with detergent at kitchen. Operator replaced the container with only quaternary sanitizer to a minimum strength of 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23918589

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23918587

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked at soda fountain machines. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow air flow. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 23918586

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted at kitchen shelf. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23918588

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 23467922

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over a bag of whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the whole onions to a different location. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23467921

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the food debris. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23467923

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted the disposable containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23467920

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food item not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with a lid. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 23110130

High Priority - Employee touched raw shrimp and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw shrimp and then touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves on hands. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23110131

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at Dish Machine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23110132

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at 1 of the unisex restrooms.

06-01-5

Detail 23110133

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw ground beef at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water to run over the food item. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22530736

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22530732

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22530734

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. Observed incomplete documents. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-27-4

Detail 22530735

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plates next to cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the plates to a safe location by putting it on prep table shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22530731

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at ware washing area and front of Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22530733

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22204073

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22204077

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22204076

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

11-26-1

Detail 22204075

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. Operator printed and completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22204074

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area under 3 compartment sink and at various locations at kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 22204072

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 21797817

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21797816

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 21797818

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by garbage can at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21797819

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 21797814

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.

24-05-4

Detail 21797815

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21250626

High 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. Observed at 0ppm on test strip, corrected to 100pm by priming the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 21250627

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21250629

Intermediate - 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 cream container at Reach in Cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 21250630

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

24-08-4

Detail 21250628

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.

Feb 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 20860844

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing 1 at exterior mop sink.