EL JALISCO
16919 NE PEAR ST, Blountstown FL 32424 · 850-674-3411
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
12A-07-5 Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Priority: High Priority
11-26-1 Observed: 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. Left a copy.
22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate
08B-38-4 Observed: Food stored on floor. Open container of Cooking oil front on the kitchen floor. Priority: Basic
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13-03-4 Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line. Priority: Basic
22-20-5 Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, in the back area.
23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Priority: Basic
29-18-4 Observed: Drain cover(s) missing,on the cook line. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4 Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom. Priority: Basic
32-04-4 Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restrooms. Priority: Basic
33-06-4 Observed: Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand sink on the cook line. Priority: Basic
35B-01-4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Mar 6, 2026Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area CO2 tanks not secured for protection. Manager placed secure strap on tanks during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not properly dried before stacking wet nesting.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored above margarine in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler cooked spinach 51f, cooked beef 45f, chorizo 47f, per operator, over 4 hours in location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler cooked spinach 51f, cooked beef 45f, chorizo 47f, per operator, over 4 hours in location. See stop sale. Also in make line cooler sour cream 44f, diced tomatoes 45f, pico de gallo 46f, per operator, less than 1 hour.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used apron stored on cutting board in prep area. Apron removed at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered chili relleno in walk in cooler, chili powder and rice in dry storage.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards on prep table near dish area with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink near cook line with very slow draining water.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pan containing raw beef inside chest freezer. Food handler covered beef with plastic wrap at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with 0 PPM. Operator added chlorine to solution making it 100 PPM.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa and lemons in walk-in cooler, raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler, and raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved all raw items to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in ice bath at 45F at 11:40am, per Operator in ice bath since 10:40am. Manager moved chicken to cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes ambient cooling since 10:40am, per Operator, 62F at 11:40am down to 60F at 12:30pm. Improper cooling. Operator place sliced tomatoes inside cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored on side of handwashing sink. Operator removed tongs during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walking cooler fan unit over food storage.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white mold like substance on interior shelves of walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried pablanos, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered all items during inspection.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.