EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 78

18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4508592

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

78 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

July 16, 2026 · 12 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 30 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 21 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 16, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Hood filters soiled. Upright white freezer at cook line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy at cook line
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by dish area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright white freezer at cook line.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.

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