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EL MAS CHINGON CORP

5701 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34947

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats23
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602716
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License for 23 seats has 150 seats
Basic/51-09-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021022840Apr 7, 2021Nov 22, 2021$200
4--2020053107Oct 8, 2020May 17, 2021$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
2 Live, small flying insects found kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with blue solution stored with clean dishes
High priority/41-10-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand sinks had either ice of food debris inside of sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with blue solutions.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic drink cups in drying rack
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License for 23 seats has 150 seats
Basic/51-09-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to ceiling in prep area and dish room.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Improper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Must say Employee must wash hands.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside of kitchen.
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 27 findings ▾
2 Live, small flying insects found kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons in sodas machine ready to serve ice. Operator removed lemons from ice lid area
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks observed double gloved hands cook removed soiled top layer of gloves and attempted to add new top layer of gloves without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First cook line cooler temperatures fresh cheese:47F, raw beef: 50F, raw chicken:47F. Operator moved all items in cooler to freezer for rapid chilling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with blue solution stored with clean dishes
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand sinks had either ice of food debris inside of sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Microwave soiled on all inner panels/ walls of microwave Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. Cleaned by waitress. Cook line cutting boards soiled and stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective action taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sinks missing paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Black beans, cooked chicken, in walk in cooler not dated. Operator added dates to both food items containers
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with blue solutions.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops found in cooked rice, bagged sugar and flower, and cooked black beans
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In several areas of kitchen cook line and dish area
Basic/12B-12-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic drink cups in drying rack
Basic/24-08-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License for 23 seats has 150 seats
Basic/51-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area and hallway off the kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to ceiling in prep area and dish room.
Basic/36-24-5
Improper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Must say Employee must wash hands.
Basic/31B-04-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed in the bar food preparation area.
Basic/35B-02-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage with no lid stored above food in 2 door upright cooler. Operator removed and discarded cup
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside of kitchen.
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready to eat cooked meat diced vegetables in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.soiled towel hanging from chefs pocket. Soiled towel left sitting on cutting board
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. First inspection since change of ownership.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · must have complied with in the first 60 days of hire. This was the first inspection from change of ownership. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler ambient 47f cold holding, reach in cooler ambient 50f cold holding
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · Walk in cooler staying below 41f cold holding, cooler on cooks line no working no tics foods in cooler at this time Time Extended
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell over unwashed vegetables
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); clarified butter (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); queso Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter packs (47F - Cold Holding) all foods have been in walk in over night no temperatures were taken raw burger (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding); ambient (53F - Cold Holding); plantain (48F - Cold Holding); All items were placed in cooler less then 2 hours ago advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In woman's restroom, and bar sinks
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. First inspection since change of ownership.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee states dishwasher does not get used all dishes washed by hands in 3 bay sink.
Basic/16-55-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler ambient 47f cold holding, reach in cooler ambient 50f cold holding
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers on cook line.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish room
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers in storage area.
Basic/16-46-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In employee restroom
Basic/32-17-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at bar next to ice tea machine not draining at all. Employee states can take two- three days to drain
Basic/29-20-5
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In hallway by dish room, behind cooks line.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Apr 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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 0 ppm. Informed Manager. Tested second time 0 ppm at dish machine in kitchen. Dish machine/ glass wash machine at bar machine tested 0 ppm. Second time test 0 ppm. Informed operator.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for 3 compartment sink or dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink at soda dispenser. Informed manager.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In hallway by dish room, behind cooks line.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room black substance buildup on wall by machine and behind machine. Wall soiled at coving level through out the dish room.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.