Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

AJ JALISCO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3326219
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345476
DBPR license4101072

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.1 can of tomato sauce

Stop Sale
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High 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. Salsa verde and siete mores dated 9/10 and today is 9/25

#14High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went from raw chicken to raw meat without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated manager and cook, who washed and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded lettuce found at 48°. In service for 2.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill, moved into walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#16High Priority29-34-4

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

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority41-15-5

High 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. Front counter bucket reading 200+++chlorine. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago not marked.

#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Gloria came in. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup being used to dispense unsweetened tea **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen

#4Basic21-19-4

Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Hanging from belt on cook

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty. 2. Front of glass triple door cooler heavily soiled.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Taco shells and bowls below triple sink, multiple items in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shaker not labeled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.