EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTURANT #1
EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTURANT #1 located in CALLAHAN has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
450061 SR 200 STE# 13, CALLAHAN 32011
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/23/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13491632
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 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 Bluetooth speaker above food prep area. Operator removed speaker. Corrected On-Site
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Wood skillet plank with a pice of the wood missing. Observed spatula with a piece missing.manager disposed of all items on his own accord . Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwave interiors in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers on food prep table soiled with old food debris. Hood filters at cook line have grease build up. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood ventilation system has build up of grease below filters.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Produce over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine test with a 0ppm result at sanitizer bucket under food prep table in kitchen area.manager added more bleach and re tested it for 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mushrooms dented at seem, manager segregated can.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes at 48F 2 hours, manager placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp taken 1 hour later 38F food items cold holding Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Mean Green chemical spray next to margarita mix bottles in front counter area manager relocated margarita mix. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, pizza cutter and peeler hanging above food prep table on food prep line.
8/13/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10941937
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over reach in cooler and dry storage area Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen fries and frozen nuggets in Reach in freezer not covered
2/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8889041
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Additionally, one tile is missing over hot water heater.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small closet by cook line in kitchen. Floor by hot water heater where ceiling tile fell. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives on knife rack in kitchen. Knives removed and washed. Corrected On-Site
9/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8789621
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop closet. Floor under storage racks and reach in coolers in back kitchen. Wall under triple sink/dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Cabinet areas near pass through window in kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in front server station. Cloth moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
1/8/2024· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8450148
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repair foil box On back of flip top cooler tape from cooler to wall
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top cooler on line soiled
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over breaded chicken nuggets and potato fries Moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp, moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opened Soiled ice scooper holder
7/19/2023· 2y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8345872
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, moved Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks in apple juice
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 7-7