EL MOCHO RESTAURANT
5708 MALONEY AVE · STOCK ISLAND · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in freezer not commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and raw tuna stored over cooked whole chicken at walk in cooler. Discussed with operator and provided food storage handout. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (52F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per operator, products were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Operator took products to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizing quaternary ammonium solution at 3 compartment sink and only chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed food employees hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice pudding and flan not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator, products prepared on previous days. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed preparation cooler gaskets at cook line in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of eggs stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed container of corn stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at preparation cooler at cook line and hot box at front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.