EL ZOCALO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
406 S SANFORD AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed multiple stainless steel pans but failed to sanitize, operator educated employee, employee sanitized pans **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on top of mole sauce container, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 45-51F, per employee less than 1 hour stored on insufficient ice bath on prep table, employee added more ice to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front bar area used as dump sink, ice present **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in main bar, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in main bar, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Kevin
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle in bar area lacking label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee bottled waters stored on white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler door gasket drooping
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in main bar area -floor in front of walk-in cooler, employee mopped **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chorizo thawing at room temperature, operator relocated to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:44 PM.
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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.