EL JALISCO LYNN HAVEN LLC
With 7 documented inspections, EL JALISCO LYNN HAVEN LLC in LYNN HAVEN has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1815 N HIGHWAY 77
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921579
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used under tea machine in server area as food contact surface.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area. Sweet and sour mix stored on floor in bar storage area.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Small scoops for seasoning stored on dirty shelf next to bins for seasoning.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board located on grill surface with towel placed under it.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Jar of mole sauce on shelf in back kitchen area with no lid and required to be refrigerated after opening. Manager put product in trash when asked questions. Ice cream stored in deep freezer not covered. Sliced onions and peppers stored in walk in cooler not covered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted and pitted.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of Raid stored on multiple food contact surfaces.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical pesticides can stored on and above food shelves. Manager removed cans and placed in proper storage area. Chemical spray bottles hung over three compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server area had balloon whisk in sink and paper trash. Sink in bar area used as dump sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink or dish machine. Gave manager test strips to use. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756014
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on single door reach in cooler door handles.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove molding at dish area floor/wall junction.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at handwash sink next to dish area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored mixed vegetables not covered inside of walk in freezer. Manager covered vegetables with aluminum foil at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp not thawing under running water. Manager turned on cool running water over shrimp at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 unlabeled containers with black, white, brown, and red substances inside. Manager labeled containers as garlic, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink by dish area blocked by stainless steel table. Manager moved table at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756503
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10755780
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get menu corrected. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get employees trained **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725509
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and on cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chile rellenos in walk-in freezer not covered.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed mushrooms stored over shredded cheese and cut peppers. Manager moved unwashed mushrooms to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4: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. Tested at 0 ppm.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for wild caught Mahi-mahi used for raw ceviche. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed frozen condensation on uncovered chile rellenos in walk-in freezer.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray under cook line table next to gloves and bottle of hot sauce. Manager removed bug spray during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. Warning
Inspection Date: 12/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487159
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine in dish area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without being properly dried wet nesting.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in server area.
Inspection Date: 8/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347055