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Mixed Health Record
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EL GAUCHO GRILL in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 26, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 60f in reach in cooler at 42f
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cooked empanadas, upright cooler, operator rearranged
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef in upright cooler
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved it
- [16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quat and needs chlorine
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle leaking
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on to of container with food, operator moved it
- [08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator cut onions without washing, explained to him
- [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. One by cooler with drinks
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a couple of days ago and empanadas made on Monday
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 122f sausage on grill with crate under, explained 4 hrs procedure to operator and he reheated them on grill to 165f
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Old food build up on shelf in upright cooler
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up in box freezer
- [35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. From door opened, no screen
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