EL JALISCO
16919 NE PEAR ST · BLOUNTSTOWN · Calhoun County · FL 32424
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with 0 PPM. Operator added chlorine to solution making it 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa and lemons in walk-in cooler, raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler, and raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved all raw items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in ice bath at 45F at 11:40am, per Operator in ice bath since 10:40am. Manager moved chicken to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes ambient cooling since 10:40am, per Operator, 62F at 11:40am down to 60F at 12:30pm. Improper cooling. Operator place sliced tomatoes inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored on side of handwashing sink. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
Basic 4
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walking cooler fan unit over food storage. **Warning**
08B-52-4Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white mold like substance on interior shelves of walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed fried pablanos, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.