Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

AJ JALISCO

1909 N 20 ST · VERO BCH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740375
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13778877
DBPR license4101072

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#13High Priority03B-15-5

High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (112F – Hot Holding) since 10am. Found at 2:30.

#14High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over clean glasses in freezer. Raw seafood over ready to eat sauce **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef made 7/11/26, today is 7/23

#16High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef in walk in made 7/11. Found 7/23

Stop Sale
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (42-49F – Cold Holding) 2 hours. Employee moved to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 and peroxide commingling with food items in storage

#20High Priority29-34-4

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

Intermediate 1

#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw and pico in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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. Cooler drawers on cooks line reading 44-45f

#3Basic32-12-6

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

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at servers station

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler drawers

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil

#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign only posted next to walk in

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic38-02-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case mushrooms over sauces in walk in

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris on wall

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.