EL TEXANO RESTAURANT
35903 US HWY 19 N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
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 3/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned area. Behind equipment on cookline **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Area under 3 compartment has been cleaned. Floor behind equipment on cookline is soiled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Operator cleaned the side of the cooler. Sides of the equipment on the cookline are soiled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: One freezer was cleaned, the other is soiled on the bottom. Operator is in the process of cleaning. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm after being ran twice. There only a small amount of dishmachine sanitizer left in the bucket and the operator does not have another. Discontinue use of dishmachine until it is able to sanitize properly. Triple sink 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Dishmachine was ran 3 times, all 0ppm chlorine. Three compartment sink was set up at 50ppm chlorine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned area. Behind equipment on cookline **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator relocated food in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beans (82F - Cooling), second temp 180F Beans were cooked around 11am and were sitting in a pot on the stove. Operator states they are cooling the beans. The beans were reheated and proper cooling procedures were discussed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. 0ppm after being ran twice. There only a small amount of dishmachine sanitizer left in the bucket and the operator does not have another. Discontinue use of dishmachine until it is able to sanitize properly. Triple sink 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies underneath dishmachine? Area was cleaned and sanitized, then observed flies landing on cut carrots, zucchini and green beans. See stop sale.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flies landed on cut carrots and green beans and zucchini. See stop sale. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beans sitting in a pot on the stove. Operator states they are in the cooling process. Discussed proper cooling procedures. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salsa cup in handwash sink. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sunny side up eggs. Provided operator with paper consumer advisory. Sign is not posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use non porous surface for stability of cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment, shelving through out cook line, prep areas and storage area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door refrigerator at the back of the restaurant interior soiled with food debris Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- cooked chicken x3 pans, sauce,
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small live flies observed near prep table.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 45F, operator stated that the chicken was on the counter less than 4 hours. Raw chicken 45F operator stated the chicken was out of the refrigerator for less than 4 hours , operator placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near back door. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sinks stocked at all times
- 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. Walk in cooler cooked chicken.operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly,
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled food container. Discussed the importance of of storing utensil on clean surfaces.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food container of sauce stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the ground.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of glass front reach in cooler has a heavy accumulation of food debris on interior walls and shelves.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand wash sink neat dish washer slow draining
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medication and vitamins being stored on shelf next to food used in restaurant. Discussed nether importance of Soto ring personal OTC Medicine and vitamins away from food and clean equipment used in the restaurant
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tamales (44F - Cold Holding)ambient temperature of the unit is 39F.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand wash sink near dish washer blocked with a cart full of dishes. Operator moved the cart Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cone strainer stored in hand wash sink by back door.. Discussed the need to always use hand wash sinks for hand washing only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw shell eggs and a case of avocado stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw shell eggs and avocado to be a minimum of 6" off the floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, prepared raw vegetables and sauces not covered. Operator covered foods during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 stored on shelf with food and clean equipment for restaurant. Operator moved cell phone Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw shell eggs and a case of avocado stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw shell eggs and avocado to be a minimum of 6" off the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, prepared raw vegetables and sauces not covered. Operator covered foods during inspection. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table of cooks line not stored in sanitizer solution. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medicine stored on shelf with food for establishment.operator moved Medicine from area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); whole milk (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); whole milk (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Operator stocked paper towels during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Walk in cooler cooked chicken x2, operator was able to deter the prep date of the chicken and date accordingly. Repeat Violation 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).