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EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8818 SR 52 · HUDSON · Pasco County · FL 34667

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751905
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790407
DBPR license6114019

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 12 live flies, under the 3 compartment sink by the drain hole. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The soda gun at the bar area. The operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The cutting board on the reach in cooler.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line is soiled with grease.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.