EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
420 N BREVARD AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 342664504
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit stored over gas of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed overfilled dumpster with lid open, unable to close lid due to garbage if tried.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored over bags of beans in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Observed tortillas stored on cloth covered surface in kitchen. Cloth may not be used as a food contact surface. Manager had employee put food on plate. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in food on dry storage bulk rice container. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent items back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bulk rice bin at dry storage with lid open. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.