El Acajutla Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Acajutla Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up four times.
El Acajutla Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Florida average of 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork prepared onsite and held over 24 hours no date mark in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of onion stored on ground in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server station. **Warning**
22-20-5
50
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled on shelf by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in hallway by bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior. Lid is damaged and repaired with black tape. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Dec 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator replaced the solution with a full bottle. Re-filled solution and rested at proper ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a bucket from the handwashing sink next to the dish machine. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled, located under the handwashing sink next to the dishwasher.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris and mold-like substance on exterior and interior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekins stored in the sugar and coffee canisters in the server area. Operator removed ramekins. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee fill rinse compartment with sanitizer solution. Educated staff on proper setup. Compartments were drained and cleaned and set up in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in the prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior and the interior of the lid is damaged and repaired with black tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy mold-like build-up on dish racks at the dishwasher.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bus tub full of whole fish thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pump bottles of hand sanitizer and spray bottles of surface sanitizer were stored in contact with cans of juice on a shelf in the server alley.
41-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives were stored in a soiled knife holder at the end of the clean drainboard by the dish machine.
24-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean tray on the meatgrinder had a large soiled speaker sitting directly on it.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food in the walk-in cooler stored directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on counter in front of the meat grinder.
21-12-4
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
55
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top table, diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding). Operator placed all items in an ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to Operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, next to the plastic grid.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling above the cook line has a heavy dust build-up.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container and cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Sign posted during visit. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish and glass racks for the dishwasher are heavily soiled
23-03-4
58
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic storage container of corn flour, wheat flour, and breading not food grade on prep part of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around perimeter of kitchen, under and behind cooking equipment, under prep tables, under cold holding units and under perimeter of bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers previously containing milk reused for drinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Acajutla Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Acajutla Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Acajutla Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Acajutla Restaurant.
Has El Acajutla Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Acajutla Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Acajutla Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Acajutla Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Acajutla Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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