EL CHARRO LLC
420 N BREVARD AVE, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-494-2888
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019022004 | Apr 2, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch his hat and apron on cook line without changing gloves or washing hands, educated cook on changing gloves and importance of handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with food debris on it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food preparation tables and shelves throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard on.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the middle walk in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of vegetables on floor in walk in freezer, operator put on shelve.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen next to back door the shelves rusted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine read in sanitizer at 00ppm, operator corrected and read at 100ppm.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in the hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the men's bathroom, operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the employees bathroom, operator replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory, per menu serve eggs and ceviche, printed a copy for the operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of beef stew made in the reach in cooler not date marked, operator stated made yesterday morning.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a can of paint next to cantaloupe and a container of oil on a shelve in the kitchen, operator moved.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved on the prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in several areas of the kitchen employees cups in food preparation area, operator moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets on while preparing food, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the walk in cooler and reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of beef roast on the floor in the walk in freezer and cases of water on the floor in back of kitchen next to reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling test strips changed gloves with no hand wash to work on food prep, educated employee on the importance of washing hands, employee washed hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap coming from the dispenser in the employees bathroom, employee changed out.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed operator testing the sanitizer with quaternary test strips and not chlorine test strips, educated on how to use both test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the container of flour, operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near the walk in cooler with water damage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets and rings on while prepping food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line and the gaskets on two of the walk in coolers torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on the floor next to the walk in cooler towards back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer are soiled with dirt.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, sliced onions and sliced peppers in containers not covered correctly in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat products in the kitchen reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. Operator moved the ready to eat products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Pinco de galo (50F - Cold Holding); Prepped cabbage (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they have been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them lower in the machine with ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an employee container of scented hand sanitizer stored over clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator disposed of it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under a cutting board. Operator removed the cloth.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks stored inside the cook line coolers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in coolers fan covers with dust build up.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit stored over gas of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed overfilled dumpster with lid open, unable to close lid due to garbage if tried.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored over bags of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Observed tortillas stored on cloth covered surface in kitchen. Cloth may not be used as a food contact surface. Manager had employee put food on plate.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in food on dry storage bulk rice container. Employee corrected.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent items back through dishwash.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk rice bin at dry storage with lid open. Employee covered.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods on buffet house pico (51F - Cold Holding); stewed carrot (50F - Cold Holding); house green salsa (47F - Cold Holding); house red salsa (49F - Cold Holding); slaw (50F - Cold Holding) Operator must discard foods by 1200 noon if not sold. Operator will use time as a public health control. Form given via email.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods held in containers beside and over steam table but not in steamtable well and holding at room temperature. Foods were put on grill top to quickly reheat to 165 F and then to hot hold on the grill or within the steam table wells at 135F or hotter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observedsoap pump dispenser located in prep sink with open container of cilantro.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided via email.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form Handout provided via email.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed handwash towel dispenser mounted over on use prep sink with cilantro on sink and subject to drip age from hands while collecting paper towel for drying hands. Hand towel dispenser should be moved to another location.
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.