EL JALISCO
8841 PARK BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33777
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cocktail garnishes on top of bar next to customer seating not covered
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID insect spray on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line does
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket and soiled equipment in hand sinks behind bar
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Owner with valid CFM, not present. 6 employees present with no CFM **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored on top of soiled shelf over cook line
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use due to no chemicals, per manager additional chemicals on order **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf in dry storage area
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler door on cook line does not stay closed **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in walk in freezer
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles in dish pit
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink ice well behind bar **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle in front of fryers **Repeat Violation**
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. Scoop handle in rice bin **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date stickers on clean metal pans stacked in dish pit
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Uncovered employee beverage over raw beef in walk in freezer
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salsa cooler in rear hallway
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Seasoning bins in dry storage area missing lids Ice cream uncovered in walk in freezer
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at wait station 0ppm
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.