AY JALISCO
580 E HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-243-1360
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -squirrel in dry storage. Operator removed. No evidence of droppings, nesting, or chewing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019021437 | Mar 14, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -interior of spray hose at dish machine -grill grates -plastic guard on ice machine
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.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -spent time educating new management, provided handouts
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.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish storage rack
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -gaskets on upright cooler door on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of chip containers -filters on hood suppression system -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old equipment in outdoor storage area
Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 29 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -shredded beef (56-59F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped @ 2:15), walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -shredded beef (56-59F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped @ 2:15),
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -6 pieces of commercially processed ROP mahi not removed from package prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -house made salsa (46F - Cold Holding), server line, less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (112F - Hot Holding); ground beef (122F - Hot Holding); refried beans (107F - Hot Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator, moved to stove for rapid reheat. Rice 171F, ground beef 186F,
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -out back door
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -shredded beef (56-59F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped @ 2:15), walk in cooler, packed tight in deep hotel pans, covered
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -interior of spray hose at dish machine -grill grates -plastic guard on ice machine
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/
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.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -spent time educating new management, provided handouts
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beef, chicken, refried beans in walk in cooler
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -6 pieces of mahi
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on dish storage rack
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -gaskets on upright cooler door on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of chip containers -filters on hood suppression system -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers
Stored food not covered. -tortillas on cook line, operator covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old equipment in outdoor storage area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at entry to kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt and sugar containers in dry storage
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -refried beans (48F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped at 1:00, in walk in cooler
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -refried beans (48F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped at 1:00, in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over prepped peppers and onions in upright reach in cooler on cook line
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line handled raw chicken and raw shrimp then began preparing food on stove. Educated employee and operator, employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -refried beans (48F - cooling, prepared yesterday, temped at 1:00), in walk in cooler in deep pan
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill grates -plastic guard on ice machine is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand wash sink in dish area
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked chicken in walk in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over reach in cooler on front line
Driving surfaces not maintained. -parking lot has a large area of disrepair allowing for pooling of water near garbage dumpsters.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans across from walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler on cook line -reach in cooler handle in outside bar area -bar reach in cooler shelves rust pitted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors -back door open at time of inspection with no screen door
Holes in or other damage to wall in dish area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -area under pass through shelf on cook line -floors in dry storage under soda boxes and mop sink room
Open dumpster lids.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -individually wrapped raw chicken over individually wrapped raw beef in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior spray hose at dish machine -underside of reach in covers on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink by oven in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen near back door
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -3 pieces mahi and 3 pieces tilapia
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -oven door on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks, mop sink closet
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers and reach in freezers -filters on hood suppression system
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados and green onions in top of reach in cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -tortillas on cook line
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -squirrel in dry storage. Operator removed. No evidence of droppings, nesting, or chewing.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -individually wrapped raw chicken over individually wrapped raw beef in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over prepped veggies in upright reach in cooler on cook line
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -commercially processed ROP fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing...3 pieces mahi, 3 pieces tilapia
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (119F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat, then 169F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior spray hose at dish machine -underside of reach in covers on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink by oven in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen near back door
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -3 pieces mahi and 3 pieces tilapia
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -oven door on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks, mop sink closet
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers and reach in freezers -filters on hood suppression system
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados and green onions in top of reach in cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar in dry storage
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. WC chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Manager changed water. Recheck 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board on dish rack soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in the kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in on cook line soiked
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dicer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked beef.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Tilapia.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket over clean pans.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn by stove.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ladle in 75f water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Top shelf in double door cooler by stove.
Stored food not covered. -Pork in walk in cooler.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - refried beans <1 hour (105 - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb - out back
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at a food prep sink
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. - for two employees. Emailed form to operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk rice
Ceiling tile missing.next to ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cook line
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - around floor drain at cook line
Food stored on floor. - case of pork in walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.