SPEEDY GONZALEZ MEXICAN FOOD
2390 S MCCALL RD., Englewood FL 34224 · 941.759.0310
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed operator renewing license via phone
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed maseca stored in contact with a non-food grade plastic bag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by a beverage cooler. The operator moved the cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry.
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 painted license number on the truck fading and illegible.
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Utensils in poor condition. Observed an in-use knife with a broken tip.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table with food stains on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with groove marks on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make station, reach cooler, torn gaskets in.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket on make table with food debris on gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser empty. Observed operator refilling dispenser.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by grill soiled with dried on food debris. Observed cook cleaning microwave.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed operator renewing license via phone
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 chopping knives in between prep table and counter. Observed operator remove, wash rinse, sanitized, and stored properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips in reach in freezer not covered. Observed operator covering chips.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon.5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb. Observed operator voluntarily discarding all items listed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained and a black like substance starting on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee dunkin donut drink in reach in freezer. Observed operator removing and discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon.5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at make station.
Stored food not covered. Observed butter in freezer open and stored. Observed operator wrapping butter for storage with clear wrap.
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