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EL JALISCO

8841 PARK BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769411

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856908

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728556

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500255

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl in sugar bin
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Side of cook line, broken floor tiles in dish area
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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. Detergent and sanitizer lines reversed with chemicals, operator corrected and primed lines
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on dry storage shelves over salt and tamal mix
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Liquor storage room Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line 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 seasoning bins in dry storage. Scoop handle in tortilla dispenser Repeat Violation
  • 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. Storage bins on storage racks Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, business using surface cleaner with hydrogen peroxide as sanitizer, buckets replaced with chlorine sanitizer 50ppm
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), operator closed cooler lids **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499978

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in flour, sprinkles containers, removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Styrofoam bowl in sugar bin **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in dish washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Liquor storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use food containers in walk-in cooler with multiple date mark stickers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **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 in kitchen 6 live flies near hand sink at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: 2 live flies at bar near slushy machines **Time Extended**
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ticket printer on service line, removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Next to ticket printer and above cooler on service line **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 on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **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/. Manager on duty hired over 30days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: 4 or more employees present with no valid CFM **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350504

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in flour, sprinkles containers, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Broken shell eggs not segregated in walk-in cooler Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in dish washing area Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On self at servers station next to sugar packets Open beverages next to steam table on service line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Liquor storage room Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles 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 beans and tortilla chips dispenser, removed. Knife handle in cut lemons at wait station **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use food containers in walk-in cooler with multiple date mark stickers Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket next to servers station Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC pill bottle next to to go containers above service line 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, operator replaced chemical, 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line up on clean gloves then drank from beverage without washing hands or replacing gloves 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 in kitchen 6 live flies near hand sink at bar Warning
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ticket printer on service line, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked shell egg on tray with other shell eggs, removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 walk-in cooler opened 9/12, date added Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes ambient cooling in open top cooler across from service line, discussed additional cooling methods with operator Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloths in hand sink at bar, removed Corrected On-Site 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/. Manager on duty hired over 30days Warning