EL JALISCO LYNN HAVEN LLC
1815 N HIGHWAY 77, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850-571-3155
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
DEC 23
JAN 25
MAY 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019009722 | Feb 19, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carryout bags holding food on the cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking cups in the waitress station..
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of Raid stored on multiple food contact surfaces.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical pesticides can stored on and above food shelves. Manager removed cans and placed in proper storage area. Chemical spray bottles hung over three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server area had balloon whisk in sink and paper trash. Sink in bar area used as dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink or dish machine. Gave manager test strips to use.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used under tea machine in server area as food contact surface.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area. Sweet and sour mix stored on floor in bar storage area.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Small scoops for seasoning stored on dirty shelf next to bins for seasoning.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board located on grill surface with towel placed under it.
Stored food not covered. Jar of mole sauce on shelf in back kitchen area with no lid and required to be refrigerated after opening. Manager put product in trash when asked questions. Ice cream stored in deep freezer not covered. Sliced onions and peppers stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted and pitted.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink by dish area blocked by stainless steel table. Manager moved table at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on single door reach in cooler door handles.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove molding at dish area floor/wall junction.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at handwash sink next to dish area.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored mixed vegetables not covered inside of walk in freezer. Manager covered vegetables with aluminum foil at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp not thawing under running water. Manager turned on cool running water over shrimp at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 unlabeled containers with black, white, brown, and red substances inside. Manager labeled containers as garlic, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper at time of inspection.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu.
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. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for wild caught Mahi-mahi used for raw ceviche.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed frozen condensation on uncovered chile rellenos in walk-in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray under cook line table next to gloves and bottle of hot sauce. Manager removed bug spray during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu.
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. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and on cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket.
Stored food not covered. Chile rellenos in walk-in freezer not covered.
Unwashed mushrooms stored over shredded cheese and cut peppers. Manager moved unwashed mushrooms to bottom shelf at time of inspection.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in server area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine in dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without being properly dried wet nesting.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area as dump sink for drinks.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour cream stored on floor in walk in 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.