EL RODEO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
1110 N US HWY 41, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-219-3551
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025384 | May 16, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on top of reach in cooler.
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasonings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, sour cream 54 F, cut lettuce 54 F, raw beef 54 F in reach in prep cooler across from grill. Employee moved items to a working cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on top of reach in cooler.
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 expired food handler certifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasonings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef and chicken in grocery bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.meet in walk in cooler not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to cook line temped 77 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle on pepper.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing on counter, employee placed in walk in cooler.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 49 F in walk in cooler. Employee placed on ice at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drinks above prep on prep table, manager removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on bag on dry storage shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, manager removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour of flour not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 60 F- retemp 41 F, sour cream 60 F- retemp 41 F, cut lettuce 58 F- retemp 51 F, cut tomatoes 58 F, at buffet table. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Operator placed items in deeper ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 125 F on steam table in kitchen. Operator began reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near outdoor patio.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at buffet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on box of plastic utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in guacamole, operator removed at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to outdoor seating area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler across from dish machine not date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink on cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in container of flour and rice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected near soda machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at handwash sink next to dish machine, employee fixed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Dish machine tested 10 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed in vacuum breaker at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not pr, operator protected at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Container of chips not covered, operator covered at time of inspection.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 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. Dish machine tested 10 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed in vacuum breaker at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda machine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans need to be submitted for walk in cooler that has replaced the ice machine and the ice machine is now located between reach in freezer and bathroom wall.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled near dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not pr, operator protected at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Container of chips not covered, operator covered at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in dry storage.
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.