Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL JALISCO

16919 NE PEAR ST · BLOUNTSTOWN · Calhoun County · FL 32424

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13722850
DBPR license1700128

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – 12A-07-5 Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Priority: High Priority

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 11-26-1 Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate

Basic 9

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – 08B-38-4 Observed: Food stored on floor. Open container of Cooking oil front on the kitchen floor. Priority: Basic

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – 13-03-4 Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line. Priority: Basic

#6Basic22-20-5

Basic – 22-20-5 Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, in the back area.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Priority: Basic

#8Basic29-18-4

Basic – 29-18-4 Observed: Drain cover(s) missing,on the cook line. Priority: Basic

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – 31B-04-4 Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom. Priority: Basic

#10Basic32-04-4

Basic – 32-04-4 Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restrooms. Priority: Basic

#11Basic33-06-4

Basic – 33-06-4 Observed: Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand sink on the cook line. Priority: Basic

#12Basic35B-01-4

Basic – 35B-01-4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.