Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL MAS CHINGON CORP

5701 ORANGE AVE · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34947

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3707424
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13745913
DBPR license6602716

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#16High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects found kitchen

#17High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons in sodas machine ready to serve ice. Operator removed lemons from ice lid area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks observed double gloved hands cook removed soiled top layer of gloves and attempted to add new top layer of gloves without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First cook line cooler temperatures fresh cheese:47F, raw beef: 50F, raw chicken:47F. Operator moved all items in cooler to freezer for rapid chilling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.spray bottle with blue solution stored with clean dishes

#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 6

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand sinks had either ice of food debris inside of sink

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Microwave soiled on all inner panels/ walls of microwave Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. **Corrective action taken** Cleaned by waitress. Cook line cutting boards soiled and stained.

Corrective Action Taken
#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sinks missing paper towels

#25Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#26Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Black beans, cooked chicken, in walk in cooler not dated. Operator added dates to both food items containers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with blue solutions.

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoops found in cooked rice, bagged sugar and flower, and cooked black beans **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In several areas of kitchen cook line and dish area

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.plastic drink cups in drying rack

#6Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License for 23 seats has 150 seats

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area and hallway off the kitchen.

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to ceiling in prep area and dish room.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – Improper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Must say Employee must wash hands.

#10Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed in the bar food preparation area.

#12Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage with no lid stored above food in 2 door upright cooler. Operator removed and discarded cup **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside of kitchen.

#14Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready to eat cooked meat diced vegetables in walk in cooler.

#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.soiled towel hanging from chefs pocket. Soiled towel left sitting on cutting board

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.