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BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

8780 W CHARLESTON, Las Vegas, NV 89117 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL has been inspected 13 times by Southern Nevada Health District since September 8, 2020. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 14 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. For example: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2024. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. For example: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2022. For example: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.

About this data

These results come from Southern Nevada Health District, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 92114: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92138: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  2. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078401: Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  4. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • 8078397: Restrooms, custodial areas, and premises maintained.
    • 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  5. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078395: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  6. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Re-inspection

    5 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078378: Food protected from potential contamination by employees and consumers.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078400: Single-use/single-service items properly used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
  8. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76401: Backflow prevention devices and methods in place and maintained.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76417: Person in charge available and knowledgeable/management certification. Foodhandler card as required. Facility has an effective employee health policy.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
  9. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 76378: Hot and cold holding equipment present; properly designed, maintained and operated.
      • 3 demerits
    • 76384: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  10. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 76434: Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  11. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76442: PHF/TCSs cooked and reheated to proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76443: PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76457: Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  12. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  13. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 76384: Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
    • 76418: PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
      • 5 demerits
    • 76434: Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
    • 93153: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
    • 93158: Small wares and portable appliances approved, properly designed, in good repair.
    • 93159: Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.

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