EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 78.5

18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4508592

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78.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 34 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 7, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

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Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in blue container in kitchen
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen
[28-04-5] Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm 50ppm
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rack in kitchen not inverted
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
[36-10-4] soiled floors throughout kitchen .
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside back door with gloves on and recentered the kitchen with same gloves and touched clean utensils
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Interior all reach in coolers Can opener blade Meat shredder Ice machine interior Soda nozzles in bar soiled
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water

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