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EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in OCOEE has 8 inspections with a 1.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Clarke Road
Florida, 34761
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885161

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and bread crumbs. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At end if cook line
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in prep cooler
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind fryer
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil , buckets of chili, bucket of condensed milk , on floor in kitchen. Operator immediately removed (corrected on site) container of veggies on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of both ovens - can opener ( operstor removed to be cleaned ( corrective action taken) - coke nozzle at bar operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site)
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers - interior rim of chest freezer - lid to blender( operator removed to be clean( corrective action taken ) - top of dishwasher
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair
  • 35B-13-4:Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avacados over ready to eat onions in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over fries in cooler. Operator immediately removed. ( corrected on site) Raw shell eggs over greens in walk in cooler.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in steamwell 114-122F hot holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for tempersture recivery. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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. Ground beef made 2pm 9/14 no date or label. Operator immediately labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10797941

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above storage closet by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler per operator more than 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718178

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above storage closet by ice machine.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line underneath all equipment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and sauce in walk in cooler stored on the floor. Tomatillo stored on the floor in front of fryer.
  • 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 fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in draws on cooks line chicken (in reach in cooler overnight per operator) (45-46F - Cold Holding); beef (45-46F - Cold Holding) rolled tacos (46F-49); tongue (46F-49 - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in draws on cooks line chicken (in reach in cooler overnight per operator) (45-46F - Cold Holding); beef (45-46F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler per operator more than 24 hours.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles throughout facility not labeled. One on bar counter, underneath 3 compartment and reach in cooler. Operator began labeling bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717627

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes over fryer - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones above make table on the cook line. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Added hair net. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No wash sink setup. Manager educated staff and asked to setup sink. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle on handle of stove. Staffed removed utensils. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and ceiling in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with snickers on them on the cook line. Staff washed vegetables. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked cactus on shelf in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beans (51F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp amuse (53F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); . In walk in cooler from yesterday - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (112F - Hot Holding); mixed vegetables (109F - Hot Holding);. In steam table less than 4 hours. Manager placed on the stove to get hot. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775844

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes over fryer
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones above make table on the cook line. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Added hair net. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No wash sink setup. Manager educated staff and asked to setup sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle on handle of stove. Staffed removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and ceiling in walk in cooler.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with snickers on them on the cook line. Staff washed vegetables. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked cactus on shelf in walk in cooler
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beans (51F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp amuse (53F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); . In walk in cooler from yesterday
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (51F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp amuse (53F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked cactus (49F - Cold Holding , in walk in from yesterday. 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. pork (112F - Hot Holding); mixed vegetables (109F - Hot Holding);. In steam table less than 4 hours. Manager placed on the stove to get hot. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694134

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table with food placed to cool? - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mixed vegetables (127F). Held above hot holding unit. Manager placed inside of steam table. Less than 4 hours in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645589

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table with food placed to cool?
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Hand sink next to grill on cook line backing up from floor drain when hand sink is used. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). fish (49F - Cold Holding); beef broth (49F - Cold Holding) Manager states the items haven't been out of the cooler. Items from 2 and three days ago. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Manager states the items haven't been out of the cooler. Items from 2 and three days ago. 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. mixed vegetables (127F). Held above hot holding unit. Manager placed inside of steam table. Less than 4 hours in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640852

  • 32-22-4:Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Women's bathroom.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage room
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of cooked corn on the floor on cook line. Staff picked it up. 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. Scoop in uncooked rice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink next to cook line.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado on cookline. Staff cleaned 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. Provided form employees signed. Corrected On-Site