Inspection Report

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EL MARIACHI

1937 N MILITARY TRAIL STE F · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33409

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367975
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387235
DBPR license6021932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 3 #10 size cans Mexican style pinto chili beans dented. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen Ice bath; house made pico with cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held on top of ice, not surrounding product level, for 1 hour, added ice surrounding product level. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar; hand wash sink blocked by storage container over sink and multiple bottles stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At ice machine; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.