SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA

BAJA FRESH MEX.

BEAT. 35/100

5477 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD · MANATEE, FLORIDA

Last inspected March 9, 2026 · passed

Failed 3 of 4 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9
2026
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 29
2025
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed

Cited 2 times on this inspection

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

JUL 25
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed

Cited 2 times on this inspection

CRITICALOther
Personnel with infections restricted

Cited 2 times on this inspection

MINOROther
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

AUG 7
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

CRITICALSanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 2 times on this inspection

MINOREmployee Hygiene
Clean clothes, hair restraints

Cited 1 time on this inspection

MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

Cited 2 times on this inspection

MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

Cited 1 time on this inspection

SERIOUSOther
Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided

Cited 1 time on this inspection

MINORFood Storage & Handling
Complete separation from living/sleeping area, laundry

Cited 1 time on this inspection

MINOROther
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Data sourced from Florida DBPR — Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Florida considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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