Lynn Haven, Bay County

EL JALISCO LYNN HAVEN LLC

1815 N HIGHWAY 77, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Lynn Haven
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 24482248

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carryout bags holding food on the cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 24482245

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards

11-26-1

Detail 24482246

Intermediate - 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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24482244

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

13-03-4

Detail 24482249

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 24482250

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking cups in the waitress station..

10-08-5

Detail 24482247

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-05-4

Detail 23928390

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of Raid stored on multiple food contact surfaces.

41-10-4

Detail 23928389

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical pesticides can stored on and above food shelves. Manager removed cans and placed in proper storage area. Chemical spray bottles hung over three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 23928386

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server area had balloon whisk in sink and paper trash. Sink in bar area used as dump sink.

16-37-1

Detail 23928391

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink or dish machine. Gave manager test strips to use. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23928387

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used under tea machine in server area as food contact surface.

08B-38-4

Detail 23928392

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area. Sweet and sour mix stored on floor in bar storage area.

10-04-5

Detail 23928385

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Small scoops for seasoning stored on dirty shelf next to bins for seasoning.

21-04-4

Detail 23928384

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board located on grill surface with towel placed under it.

08B-12-5

Detail 23928393

Basic - Stored food not covered. Jar of mole sauce on shelf in back kitchen area with no lid and required to be refrigerated after opening. Manager put product in trash when asked questions. Ice cream stored in deep freezer not covered. Sliced onions and peppers stored in walk in cooler not covered.

14-17-4

Detail 23928388

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted and pitted.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 23754461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink by dish area blocked by stainless steel table. Manager moved table at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23754458

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on single door reach in cooler door handles.

36-03-4

Detail 23754457

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove molding at dish area floor/wall junction.

10-17-4

Detail 23754459

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 23754460

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at handwash sink next to dish area.

08B-12-5

Detail 23754454

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored mixed vegetables not covered inside of walk in freezer. Manager covered vegetables with aluminum foil at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23754455

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp not thawing under running water. Manager turned on cool running water over shrimp at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23754456

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 unlabeled containers with black, white, brown, and red substances inside. Manager labeled containers as garlic, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 23462993

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get menu corrected. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23462992

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get employees trained Time Extended

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23460222

High Priority - 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. Tested at 0 ppm.

01D-01-5

Detail 23460215

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for wild caught Mahi-mahi used for raw ceviche. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23460213

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed frozen condensation on uncovered chile rellenos in walk-in freezer.

41-10-4

Detail 23460221

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray under cook line table next to gloves and bottle of hot sauce. Manager removed bug spray during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23460219

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23460214

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23460224

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and on cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 23460220

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 23460216

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23460223

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket.

08B-12-5

Detail 23460217

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chile rellenos in walk-in freezer not covered.

08B-17-4

Detail 23460218

Basic - Unwashed mushrooms stored over shredded cheese and cut peppers. Manager moved unwashed mushrooms to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22526806

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in server area.

22-20-5

Detail 22526805

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine in dish area.

24-08-4

Detail 22526804

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without being properly dried wet nesting.

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22243849

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area as dump sink for drinks.

08B-38-4

Detail 22243850

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sour cream stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Aug 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 21279715

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 21279713

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.

08B-12-5

Detail 21279714

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mixed vegetables in walk in freezer uncovered.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 21221111

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together with out properly air drying wet nesting.

02D-01-5

Detail 21221112

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and beans in large storage containers with no label next to walk in freezer.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 20594162

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in carryout bags on the cook line. Employee change out the bags and placed food items in a pan with a lid. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20594163

Intermediate - 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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20594160

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 20594161

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the both ice machine/bin.

22-08-4

Detail 20594159

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, on the cook line.

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-07-5

Detail 20962304

Intermediate - 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.

08B-12-5

Detail 20962305

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese in walk in cooler not covered.