EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTURANT #1
450061 SR 200 STE# 13, Callahan FL 32011 · 904.879.2881
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021005799 | Jan 4, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler three (3) raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal rack in dish room, spray bottle of dawn soap and bottle of lotion stored next to seasoning and food items. Manager moved items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed ice in handwash sink at server station. Manager began to melt ice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf in kitchen with seasonings over prep table. Employee moved drink to lower shelf of prep table.
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Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line and reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line equipment soiled with grease debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, interior of oven on cook line soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in kitchen stained/torn. Interior of beer cooler in dining area soiled with residue.
Stored food not covered. Tea urns at server station in use and not covered. Manager put lids on tea.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes over white bucket of ready to eat salsa. Employee moved salsa.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mushrooms dented at seem, manager segregated can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes at 48F 2 hours, manager placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp taken 1 hour later 38F food items cold holding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Mean Green chemical spray next to margarita mix bottles in front counter area manager relocated margarita mix.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, pizza cutter and peeler hanging above food prep table on food prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Bluetooth speaker above food prep area. Operator removed speaker.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Wood skillet plank with a pice of the wood missing. Observed spatula with a piece missing.manager disposed of all items on his own accord.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwave interiors in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers on food prep table soiled with old food debris. Hood filters at cook line have grease build up.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood ventilation system has build up of grease below filters.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Produce over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine test with a 0ppm result at sanitizer bucket under food prep table in kitchen area.manager added more bleach and re tested it for 100ppm
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over reach in cooler and dry storage area
Stored food not covered. Frozen fries and frozen nuggets in Reach in freezer not covered
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives on knife rack in kitchen. Knives removed and washed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Additionally, one tile is missing over hot water heater.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small closet by cook line in kitchen. Floor by hot water heater where ceiling tile fell.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop closet. Floor under storage racks and reach in coolers in back kitchen. Wall under triple sink/dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Cabinet areas near pass through window in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in front server station. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over breaded chicken nuggets and potato fries Moved to store correctly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp, moved to store correctly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opened Soiled ice scooper holder
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repair foil box On back of flip top cooler tape from cooler to wall
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top cooler on line soiled
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 7-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, moved
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks in apple juice
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.