Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL MARIACHI MEXICAN GRILL

195 BLANDING BLVD STE 1 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3674927
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13551925
DBPR license2000899

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Three containers of medicine stored on rack in kitchen above spices. Employee moved all medicines to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as a liner in pan of cut tomatoes. Employee removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over cooked refried beans.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (49F/48F – Cold Holding); butter (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49F – Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (51F – Cold Holding); beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); beef (46F – Cold Holding); beans (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding); pork (48F – Cold Holding); rice (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (48F – Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F – Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cheese (49F/48F – Cold Holding); butter (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49F – Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (51F – Cold Holding); beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); beef (46F – Cold Holding); beans (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding); pork (48F – Cold Holding); rice (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (48F – Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F – Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Per employee, all products in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler reads at 46F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle labeled bleach stored on rack with sauces in bar area.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 and DBPR Form HR 5030-204. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid in cabinet in women's restroom. Also, two unlabeled spray bottles with blue and purple liquids in cabinet in men's restroom.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in bins of rice and beans in dry storage area.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and containers of rice and beans stored on the floor in dry storage room.

#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops at back exit are stored with the mop head on the ground.

#5Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution is service station tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
3 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.