EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18750 US 441 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High 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)
22-41-4High 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**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High 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
01B-02-5High 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 3
22-02-4Intermediate – 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
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area
Basic 26
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
28-04-5Basic – Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near walk in cooler
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Behind kitchen equipment
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-01-5Basic – 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**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in hood
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rack in kitchen not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in blue container in kitchen
36-10-4Basic – soiled floors throughout kitchen .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:53 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.