ELLE COCINA
222 NW 1 AVE · TRENTON · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several pans of pico prepared today read "Use by: 3/24" on shelf inside reach-in cooler at end of kitchen. Manager added new labels to the pico during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One reduced oxygen package of frozen cooked pork prepared and vacuum sealed on site missing time mark, but has date mark of 1/28 inside reach-in freezer at end of kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table: 1. pico (45F – Cold Holding); grilled onions (45F – Cold Holding). An employee stated both items were filled from the walk-in cooler approximately 15 minutes prior and may have sat on the table too long. The employee spread both items on a sheet pan and placed them into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. pico (45F 2:45, 41F 3:25 – Cooling); grilled onions (45F 2:45, 38F 3:25 – Cooling) 2. salsa (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the salsa has been stored inside the refrigerated make-table since the previous day and has not been removed from refrigeration. Stop sale issued. 3. Inside reach-in cooler at end of kitchen: meatballs (46F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the meatballs have been stored inside the refrigerated make-table since Thursday and have not been removed from refrigeration today. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner and stainless steel polish stored on shelf beside box containing tea on lower shelf of prep table in drive-through area. An employee removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Back door of kitchen has a hole leading to outside and large gap below the door.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured near mop sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above mayonnaise on dry storage rack. Manager removed the drink from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-53-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Several reduced oxygen packages of grilled mushrooms that are cooked and vacuum sealed on site not individually labeled with time and date. Manager added proper labeling to all items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. One reduced oxygen package of frozen cooked pork prepared and vacuum sealed on site missing time mark, but has date mark of 1/28 inside reach-in freezer at end of kitchen. Stop sale issued.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing cauliflower rice thawing on top of reach-in freezer at room temperature. The cauliflower rice is still frozen. Manager moved the cauliflower rice back into a cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling above warewash area soiled with dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.