MARISCOS EL PACIFICO
110 S SR 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on top of press griddle next to reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in freezer, raw salmon in plastic over wrapped ready to eat stuffed peppers. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent poison stored exposed in single service containers to the side of the flip top reach in cooler in the smoker alcove.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bucket at the wait station area, salsa (51F – Cold Holding) stored in melted ice. Operator added ice to container and at conclusion of inspection in correct temperature range. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a metal uncovered pan on top of the oven, queso (98F – Hot Holding) discussed with operator and relocated to the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink black hose missing vacuum breaker after the splitter.
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Shell stock tags not marked with date of last served.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest the dish area used as dump sink as evident by strainer in the sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available for three compartment sink when set up. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 of employee food handler training present. **Warning**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw oysters available. Inspector provided and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin with mold like substance build up in the interior.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in multiple containers in the walk in cooler.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf to store tortillas.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom, no covered receptacle provided.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of the pass through window.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In the back storage area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bulk ice bin in poor repair, broken top piece to cooler, exposing ice.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door with gap under door with visible light coming through.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cut red onions stored the floor. Operator relocated. Multiple boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Jug of margarine on the floor of the cook line. In drys storage area bulk spices and chips stored on the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler multiple uncovered containers of sauce. Employee began to cover. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef tubes stored thawing in bucket of standing water. Operator had employee relocate. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in used mop water by employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk spices in white buckets missing product labeling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:38 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.