EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
420 N BREVARD AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under a cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks stored inside the cook line coolers.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in coolers fan covers with dust build up.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat products in the kitchen reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. Operator moved the ready to eat products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Pinco de galo (50F - Cold Holding); Prepped cabbage (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they have been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them lower in the machine with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an employee container of scented hand sanitizer stored over clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed overfilled dumpster with lid open, unable to close lid due to garbage if tried.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored over bags of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Observed tortillas stored on cloth covered surface in kitchen. Cloth may not be used as a food contact surface. Manager had employee put food on plate. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in food on dry storage bulk rice container. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent items back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk rice bin at dry storage with lid open. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit stored over gas of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed handwash towel dispenser mounted over on use prep sink with cilantro on sink and subject to drip age from hands while collecting paper towel for drying hands. Hand towel dispenser should be moved to another location. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods on buffet house pico (51F - Cold Holding); stewed carrot (50F - Cold Holding); house green salsa (47F - Cold Holding); house red salsa (49F - Cold Holding); slaw (50F - Cold Holding) Operator must discard foods by 1200 noon if not sold. Operator will use time as a public health control. Form given via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods held in containers beside and over steam table but not in steamtable well and holding at room temperature. Foods were put on grill top to quickly reheat to 165 F and then to hot hold on the grill or within the steam table wells at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observedsoap pump dispenser located in prep sink with open container of cilantro. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Handout provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Form Handout provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).