EL GAUCHO GRILL
7300 BEACH BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One by cooler with drinks
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked empanadas, upright cooler, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef in upright cooler
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122f sausage on grill with crate under, explained 4 hrs procedure to operator and he reheated them on grill to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 60f in reach in cooler at 42f
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a couple of days ago and empanadas made on Monday **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quat and needs chlorine
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on to of container with food, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. From door opened, no screen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up in box freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator cut onions without washing, explained to him
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Old food build up on shelf in upright cooler
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle leaking
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.