EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18750 US 441
Florida, 32757
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
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 4/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - main kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 21 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
22
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - coffee stored on shelf at expo. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - main kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee drinks in reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - taco meat, shredded chicken at steam well. - Operator place on stove top to reheat to 165° -New temp Taco Meat 171° -New temp shredded chicken 174° Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 26 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 22 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: -white cutting boards on line - can opener **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents at entrance of kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - hood lights - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - reach-in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tomas Rios Mendoza 6/5/19 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: -white cutting boards on line - can opener **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
28
Total
35
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt, black beans, rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents at entrance of kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board
- 33-34-4:Basic - Dry storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - shrimp in walk-in freezer - queso and red sauce in walk-in coolerRepeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - soda ice bin on front line. - ice machine in front bar area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line. - interior of fryers
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - hood lights
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - reach-in cooler on cooks line.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink at bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over gallon milk , raw fish stored over queso and cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tomas Rios Mendoza 6/5/19 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 35 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 28 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer - can goods in storage area, Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on lowboy cooler and reaching cooler on cooks line - exterior of vegetable reach in coolers in storage area.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, chili powder, dry garlic. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored with food in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - interior of fryer - can opener Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with trash can Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt , Black beans
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 drinks stored next to clean bowls at server station
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Double back door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen area. - raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - Exterior of Fryers - top of white freezer Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk beans, rice,salt
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 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. -4 new hires Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - wire shelving behind steam table.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beef, chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded beef. -Per operator all items was prepared Monday or Tuesday, not sure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 19 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).