MAURICIO'S KITCHEN
401 S INDIANA AVE, Englewood FL 34223 · 941-408-3986
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cans of cheese sauce stored n the floor inside the unit under the prep table.
Food stored outside. Observed onions stored outside in plastic storage shed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 88F.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed license number not on the exterior of the unit.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on MFDV interior walls.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a cutting board near the grill. The operator proctored the beverage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 81F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the license number posted faded and illegible. Observed the license number posted missing a number.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature of main reach-in-cooler was 57F and the following items were not at cold holding temperatures, cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F). Operator move all food items to reach-in-freezer and secondary reach-in-cooler and has contacted repair service.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in-cooler is not keeping temperature ambient temperature 57F. Operator was in process of moving all food from reach-in-cooler to reach-in-freezer and second reach-in-cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed garden hose used to connect to water source at building next to food trucks location.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Gave copy of Big 6 food borne illness poster to operator.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed pots from hand wash sink. Repeat 9-21-23
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed gray water from tank is allowed to drain on to ground. Observed operator close valve on gray water tank.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of on and cases of plastic beverage bottles stored on floor. Repeat 9-21-3
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with large and small paper plates and a cut avocado. Observed operator removing said items. Spoke with operator on proper procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo, tamales, steak, brisket in reach in cooler no date mark. Observed operator date marking said items. Spoke with operator on proper procedures.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed serving bowls stored under soap dispenser and spoons stored under paper towel dispenser. Observed operator removing. Spoke with operator on proper procedures
Food stored on floor. Observed by entrance, onions, bottle water, can goods, pot of beans stored on floor.
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.