EL PUEBLO MEXICAN GROCERY
7124 ALOMA AVE UNIT C, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407.677.5534
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches
★ 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--2025037700 | May 7, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken stock, shredded chicken and beans in walk in cooler, per operator cooked on Sunday
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at make table at cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 filters missing at hood system
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in walk in cooler
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator added more water. 50ppm chlorine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in prep station
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 hood filters missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans with dust in walk in cooler
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in walk in cooler
May 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler
May 8, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen prep station 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under reach in cooler at prep station 5 dead roaches on sticky trap under shelf at dry storage Total: 13 dead roaches
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler
May 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked beans in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink to refill container with water
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label next to reach in cooler at prep station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen prep station 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under reach in cooler at prep station 5 dead roaches on sticky trap under shelf at dry storage Total: 13 dead roaches
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler at prep station
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink in prep station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with cooked foods at walk in cooler not dated marked from Saturday
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at kitchen
Food stored on floor. Pot with beans at walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at reach in cooler in cook line
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods at walk in cooler
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on Shelves in kitchen area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup inside sugar container
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in prep area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor Tiles in disrepair Next to 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) from prior night prep in the walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) over night cooling
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef in the Pepsi cooler
Equipment in poor repair. =missing hood filter
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was propped open
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored in to go plastic bag at cooks line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over salsa
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used for scoop in sugar container at prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packaged raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler several items raw and cooked with no cover
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños stored over cut green peppers at 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.