EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
18750 US 441 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the wall by dish washing area. Operator killed and cleaned. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles with grill cleaner at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles with bleach at dishwashing area.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at front counter
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 pans of pork on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by dish area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Hood filters soiled. Upright white freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright white freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy at cook line
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:41 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.