EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 72.5

18750 US 441, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4508592

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72.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.5 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 64 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 49 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at front counter.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in white freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container.
[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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Pico De Gallo (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding)
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in grey container.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dish washer and hand washing sink.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter.
[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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink next to three comp sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with orange liquid on rack a three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in white freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pans.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In the kitchen and dish areas.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Vents in kitchen and dishwashing area.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted
[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
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill
[28-04-5] Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door
[36-10-4] soiled floors throughout kitchen .
[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
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[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.
[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)
[36-62-4] Light not functioning in hood
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Behind kitchen equipment
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near walk in cooler
[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
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen
[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

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