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EL JALISCO HAVANA

809 N MAIN ST · HAVANA · Gadsden County · FL 32333

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369164
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388424
DBPR license3000411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station reach in: raw chicken 47F , raw beef 51F, shredded cheese 48F, diced ham 49F, per employee all items approximately 1hour. Moved to colder unit during inspection. Salsa on counter in wait station 58F, per employee approximately 2 hours. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided form. Items marked for time at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers required by three compartment sink and by back door.

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink and dish pit hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One server, 1 cook hired over 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed 4 employees during inspection. Provided form to establishment, employees on duty signed.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dish pit in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair above door way from bar to kitchen.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice well. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Water from ice well at bar draining onto floor.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at top of dish machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.