EL GAUCHO GRILL
7300 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.310.2625
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One by cooler with drinks
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One by cooler with drinks
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked empanadas, upright cooler, operator rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef in upright cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122f sausage on grill with crate under, explained 4 hrs procedure to operator and he reheated them on grill to 165f
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 60f in reach in cooler at 42f
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 opened a couple of days ago and empanadas made on Monday
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quat and needs chlorine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on to of container with food, operator moved it
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved it
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. From door opened, no screen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up in box freezer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator cut onions without washing, explained to him
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Old food build up on shelf in upright cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle leaking
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator washed hands after raw hamburger for only 6 seconds, explained to him and he washed hands again for 20 seconds
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator grabbed raw hamburger then grabbed bag of frozen fries, explained to him and he washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on fryer basket
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas made on Saturday
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee only, she expired on September 2025
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in little black cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil jug by hand sink
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window open, doesn't have screen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above prep cooler with blackish build up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies above salsas in upright cooler, operator rearranged
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat in bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder, storage shelf, operator sated it is sugar
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw beef and then handling bread without washing hands. Employee wash hands. Employee crack raw shell eggs and then handling clean containers without washing hands. Employee wash hands
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly in food truck not landing on any foods. Service window left open after serving customers and back door of food truck also open
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef empanadas in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands at hand wash sink. Review with employee and employee wash hands at hand wash sink
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee at service window with artificial nails handling food with no gloves
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed 1 live fly in food truck not landing on any foods. Service window left open after serving customers and back door of food truck also open
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 1 live fly in food truck not landing on any foods. Service window left open after serving customers and back door of food truck also open
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 2785 PARK ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored in same container with prepped sauces, employee properly stored food items
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on freezer gasket
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2785 PARK ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken stored over bottle or milk and water, employee properly stored food items
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee making smoothies
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on upright cooler
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.