EL JALISCO ENGLEWOOD
1500 PLACIDA RD #D-5 · ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County · FL 34223
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over tubs of ready to eat food. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by hand wash sink at cooks line. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165 **Warning**
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee filter holder in hand wash sink at wait station at service window. Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces and meats in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
Basic 7
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. Observed 3 compartment sink with sanitizer set up in middle sink.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line and prep table areas. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cooks line. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at bottom of prep table. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken pans of meats, cut vegetables, and sauces in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not covered. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor throughout kitchen is worn and no longer sealed. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:45 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.