EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN GRILL

Name: EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN GRILL
Address: 1595 EAST SILVER STAR RD, OCOEE, FL, 34761, US
Rating: 71.1

1595 EAST SILVER STAR RD, OCOEE, FL 34761

License #5814976

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

71.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL SOMBRERO MEXICAN GRILL in OCOEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 56 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 46 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on the sides of the ice machine. Substance is not touching ice.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked In ware washing area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door of kitchen has holes in it.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of lemons on hand sink next to expo window. Employee removed strainer and container in hand sink in ware washing area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leak in hand sink in ware washing area. Sink is still in working condition.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers of beans and rice not labeled on cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed cups from bulk of rice and beans.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler on cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in hand sink next to expo window.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -First prep cooler : Pork, rice, chicken, octopus, salsa ; (50-53F - Cold Holding) -Drawer coolers:, beef, chicken, chorizo, pork, shrimp; (48-53F - Cold Holding) All items in both coolers less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other coolers for temp recovery
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt. Operator removed
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in ware washing area. Cold faucet runs when left on
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On expo window. Operator removed
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. In walk in cooler
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in ware washing hand sink. Removed
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Cracked tile in waresshing area
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At taco station
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator labeled
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by table operator moved
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -Oven door wont stay closed by itself -Gaskets in taco station cooler torn . Operator has replacements ordered
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all 3 ovens

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