EL JALISCO

8841 PARK BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/3/2025

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Uncovered employee beverage above steam table **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler on cook line not holding temperature, staff using ice to hold food at temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Prep cooler on left side of cook line not holding temperature. Digital temperature gauge read 91F, internal ambient thermometer rear 60F. Time/temperature control for safety foods present, all at 41F or below. Advised manager to remove food from cooler until cooler is properly operating **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 handle in rice bin, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented Cans of tomatillos and tomato purée on can rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 3 dented cans of tomato purée on can rack **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies around bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 1 live fly behind bar 1 live fly next to ice machine **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa cups next to tortilla chips (46F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Salsa cups 47F in cooler next to tortilla chips dispenser **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: At time of inspection 7 employees present with no manager on site. Asst Manager was contacted and arrived shortly after, employed less than 1 moth, no CFM **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10769411
2025-04-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 1/30/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above steam table **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler on cook line not holding temperature, staff using ice to hold food at temperature **Warning**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine **Warning**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar **Warning**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Warning**
  • 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 handle in rice bin, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented Cans of tomatillos and tomato purée on can rack **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies around bar **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, beef and shrimp over produce in drawer coolers on cook line, order corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa cups next to tortilla chips (46F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Erix Carranza expired 11/8/24, no other staff with a CFM **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • 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/ **Warning**
Food Inspector #8856908
2025-01-30
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 8/12/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Triple sink at bar set up in incorrect order, staff corrected **Corrected On-Site**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cut lettuce in untrained ice in walk in cooler
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 handle in rice and bean bins, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date mark labels on containers of food in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk in cooler, covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chorizo thawing in standing water, crab thawing at room temperature, both moved to running water **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. 0ppm, staff re-primed lines, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish room
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef in walk in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on cook line: shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding); pico (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (66F - Cold Holding); guacamole (64F - Cold Holding), ice bags added to some items, remaining items moved to walk in. Retell: All items at or below 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Food Inspector #8728556
2024-08-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).