EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
4005 SW 40 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Aug 1, 2024 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
DEC 23
JUL 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line, in the first flip top reach-in cooler table: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the walk-in freezer door only attached by 1 hinge.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup/pad formed on the back of the condenser coils and the drain pan for the walk-in cooler.
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: the license expired on 6-1-2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line, in the first flip top reach-in cooler table: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the walk-in freezer door only attached by 1 hinge.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup/pad formed on the back of the condenser coils and the drain pan for the walk-in cooler.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen stored on a shelf over the cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: the license expired on 6-1-2024.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: shrimp stored under raw beef in the cook line reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line, in the first flip top reach-in cooler table: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line: Cook line hot hold; rice (119F - Hot Holding); queso on the stove (129F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Diet Coke diffuser had build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: a garbage can stored in front of the first hand wash sink at the cook line. This was moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the first hand wash sink at the cook line had a funnel in it. This was removed. ALSO, the second hand wash sink on the cook line had a lid and scrub pad in it.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some dates of birth are missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an unsealed water bottle on a shelf over the cook line.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the walk-in freezer door only attached by 1 hinge.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and cheese on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup/pad formed on the back of the condenser coils and the drain pan for the walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the sugar scoop handle touching sugar.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed: the ice scoop stored on an unclean lid next to the ice maker.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Mexican Salsa with a heavy dent on the side.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed: a white bag with red print used to scoop dough batter in the cook line 2 door reach-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: in the cook line 2 door reach-in cooler, raw eggs over cooked pork. The eggs were moved below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the back wait station, the soda nozzles have an accumulation of debris/buildup.
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/ Observed: 4 + staff involved with food and clean dishes, no Certified Food Manager present.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap, Paper towels and sign at the hand wash sink at the beginning of the cook line. ALSO, at the second wait station, no sign.
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. Observed only 1 current employee certificate.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at the second hand wash sink at the cook line is not available due to being diverted to a hose.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: purses stored over to go plates in the wait station/to go area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered in the walk-in cooler, below 41F.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados with stickers stored in the cook line flip top.
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-23.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line guacamole 47F, salsa 45F, these were placed in the 2 door and iced bagged.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-23.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: in the 2 door reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw fish over shred cheese. The fish was moved below.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed: cracked egg in the 2 door reach-in cooler on the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line guacamole 47F, salsa 45F, these were placed in the 2 door and iced bagged.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy 111F, and sauce 117F, on the cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a basket and spoon in the cook line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Open dumpster lid. Observed: the dumpster lid is open.
Stored food not covered. Observed cold held food uncovered in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Staff went to wrap each pan.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados with stickers, on the cook line with prepped onions.
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