EL NOGAL
318 20 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
9
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers with different foods on the floor by the stair. The cook put a plastic grate on the floor and stacked the other containers on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook handle raw fish removed gloves and put on new gloves and handled cook fries.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the server rinse her hand for approximately 3 seconds at the bar in the triple sink.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed at the bar.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell shell eggs over sauces in the glass door upright cooler at the kitchen entrance. The manager put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Fish Ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche on the menu as per the waitress there are severed raw.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with an orange liquid not labeled at the bar. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 9 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning* **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning* **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Admin Complaint**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: As per the cook Maria and Carlos no longer work at the establishment. However Ricardo Castro has been employed for approximately 4 months and doesn't have a current food handlers certificate. **Admin Complaint**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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 provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning* **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked three shell eggs and dropped potatoes in the fryer without washing his hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook moved a plastic of cooking oil from the floor to a shelf then touched a soiled cloth towel then put on gloves without washing his hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 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 provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
11
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three tiles with water damage. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. **Warning**
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The bartender took it the kitchen to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a pan with a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastics containers not labeled in the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked three shell eggs and dropped potatoes in the fryer without washing his hands. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook moved a plastic of cooking oil from the floor to a shelf then touched a soiled cloth towel then put on gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The operator found the letter during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the bar. **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. Form provided via email. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink at the bar has several containers in it. **Warning**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the faucet is in disrepair not able to wash hands at the bar. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon avocado toast on the breakfast menu and fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, mix ceviche and pork belly ceviche not identified as raw on the lunch/ dinner menu. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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. Observed Maria and Carlos working on the past inspection in April. As per the bar tender they are still working here. Observed Maria Paz working at the bar and she has been employed for 2 months. **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 provided via email. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 11 basic).