EL JALISCO
8841 PARK BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33777
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of OTC pain reliever on shelf over steam table next to printer
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies near floor drain under dish machine
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 4 raw beef burger patties resting directly on metal shelves (unprotected) over cooked chicken tenders Raw salmon over queso fresco in walk in freezer (items not frozen)
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw beef burger patties observed stored directly on metal walk in freezer shelf with no protection
01B-40-1High Priority – Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Individually commercially vacuum sealed raw salmon in walk in freezer completely thawed (freezer not holding proper temp), not removed from packaging as indicated on label
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla bins in dry storage area soiled
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled pans in hand sink in rear prep area
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kit
53A-11-4Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Employee in charge was not aware that walk in freezer was not holding proper temp
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staff unable to provide training certificates for all required employees
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under tea dispenser at wait station
Basic 17
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust accumulation on ceiling tiles over kitchen. Black mold like substance on ceiling air vent over dry storage
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer not keeping stored food frozen, all food below 41F
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Individually commercially vacuum sealed raw salmon in walk in freezer completely thawed (freezer not holding proper temp), not removed from packaging as indicated on label
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Covering floor in rear liquor storage closet **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor heavily soiled
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Raw beef burger patties observed stored directly on metal walk in freezer shelf with no protection
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of produce on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and beans bins in dry storage
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in walk in freezer shelf
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salsa cooler in rear hallway of kitchen
25-17-4Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Foil to go containers stored on soiled top shelf over steam table on cook line
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. All ceiling lights broken in walk in freezer
03A-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Majority of food in walk in freezer thawed, ambient temp 36F
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:40 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.