EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in white freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)

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. 0ppm 50ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside back door with gloves on and recentered the kitchen with same gloves and touched clean utensils

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Interior all reach in coolers Can opener blade Meat shredder Ice machine interior Soda nozzles in bar soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near walk in cooler

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Behind kitchen equipment

Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen

Basic - Light not functioning in hood

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rack in kitchen not inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in blue container in kitchen

Basic - soiled floors throughout kitchen .

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: -white cutting boards on line - can opener Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored with food in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - interior of fryer - can opener Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with trash can Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - kitchen area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer - can goods in storage area, Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on lowboy cooler and reaching cooler on cooks line - exterior of vegetable reach in coolers in storage area.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, chili powder, dry garlic. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line

Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation

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. -4 new hires Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - wire shelving behind steam table.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked beef, chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded beef. -Per operator all items was prepared Monday or Tuesday, not sure.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt , Black beans

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 drinks stored next to clean bowls at server station

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Double back door

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer

Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen area. - raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - Exterior of Fryers - top of white freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk beans, rice,salt

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside at the back door.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in retail bag on cooks line.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep employee left prep area to walk-in cooler and back.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink next to chip barrels.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep employee was hands in prep sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green bucket stored in hand sink at front bar. SS scrubber stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - 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/

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.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors and handles.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at front bar.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handle side down stored at expo.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ventilation hood is laden with grease, Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Rechecked 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook taking raw meat from cooler and handle utensils without washing hands

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Prep sink soiled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects in kitchen by chips container.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef at 54F out for preparation per manager less than four hours moved to walk in freezer quick chill 30 minutes to 41F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dishwasher blocked by garbage can/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths./quat strips not available.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks and knives not inverted.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple floor drain covers missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employees jackets stored above drink boxes./ Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets worn by main cook in kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sponge used to wet rim of glass not easily cleanable.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dishwasher, backsplash becoming detached from wall.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust/hood filters soiled.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drinks in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White cooler interior soiled, next to the grill, cook line.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers and mushroom over diced tomatoes in cooler. Oranges over sugar containers in kitchen.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind hoods soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar container not labeled.