EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18750 US 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-385-3540
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the wall by dish washing area. Operator killed and cleaned.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019046706 | Aug 26, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Hood filters soiled. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the wall by dish washing area. Operator killed and cleaned.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles with grill cleaner at three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles with bleach at dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at front counter
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled.
Food stored on floor. 2 pans of pork on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Hood filters soiled. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in white freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Pico De Gallo (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pans.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with orange liquid on rack a three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Vents in kitchen and dishwashing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In the kitchen and dish areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink next to three comp sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in white freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dish washer and hand washing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 34 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate26 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
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. 0ppm 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside back door with gloves on and recentered the kitchen with same gloves and touched clean utensils
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Interior all reach in coolers Can opener blade Meat shredder Ice machine interior Soda nozzles in bar soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near walk in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Behind kitchen equipment
Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen
Light not functioning in hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rack in kitchen not inverted
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in blue container in kitchen
soiled floors throughout kitchen.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage
Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt.
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage
Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - main kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt.
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate22 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - taco meat, shredded chicken at steam well. - Operator place on stove top to reheat to 165° -New temp Taco Meat 171° -New temp shredded chicken 174°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - coffee stored on shelf at expo.
Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - main kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee drinks in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area.
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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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/ Tomas Rios Mendoza 6/5/19
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents at entrance of kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Light not functioning. - hood lights
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate28 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over gallon milk, raw fish stored over queso and cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
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/ Tomas Rios Mendoza 6/5/19
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt, black beans, rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents at entrance of kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board
Dry storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food stored on floor. - shrimp in walk-in freezer - queso and red sauce in walk-in cooler
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - soda ice bin on front line. - ice machine in front bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line. - interior of fryers
Light not functioning. - hood lights
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - reach-in cooler on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored with food in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - interior of fryer - can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with trash can
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line
Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer - can goods in storage area,
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on lowboy cooler and reaching cooler on cooks line - exterior of vegetable reach in coolers in storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, chili powder, dry garlic.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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. -4 new hires
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - wire shelving behind steam table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beef, chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded beef. -Per operator all items was prepared Monday or Tuesday, not sure.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt, Black beans
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 drinks stored next to clean bowls at server station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Double back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen area. - raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - Exterior of Fryers - top of white freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk beans, rice,salt
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.