Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL JALISCO

8841 PARK BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33777

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3331246
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8499978
DBPR license6218410

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen 6 live flies near hand sink at bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: 2 live flies at bar near slushy machines **Time Extended**

Warning
#16High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ticket printer on service line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Next to ticket printer and above cooler on service line **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 on duty hired over 30days **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: 4 or more employees present with no valid CFM **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in flour, sprinkles containers, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Styrofoam bowl in sugar bin **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in dish washing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Liquor storage room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use food containers in walk-in cooler with multiple date mark stickers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic21-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-50-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.