EL MOCHO RESTAURANT
5708 MALONEY AVE · STOCK ISLAND · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed plastic containers of raw beef stored over plastic container of cooked beans at walk in freezer. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (120F – Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures via email. **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 200 plusppm) manager diluted solution with water. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) manager diluted solution with water. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilling water pitchers at hand sink across from dish area. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of chicken soup and cooked beans at walk in cooler not date marked. As per manager, products prepared on previous days. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
24-27-4Basic – Clean blender pitchers stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of condensed milk stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.