El Dorado Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
El Dorado Mexican Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, showing up two times.
El Dorado Mexican Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in the same container as raw onions and carrots at Make Table. Operator removed the raw shell egg to a different and proper location at Display Cooler Unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waste receptacle at women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone next plates at soda station. Operator removed the cell phone away from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container inside the kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale interior of Dish Machine.
16-23-4
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at kitchen next to boxed soda syrups. Operator secured the tanks by placing chain around the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer by ware washing area.
14-69-4
67
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on touching cell phone at cookline then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by removing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle at women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduce oxygen packaging fish at sushi station. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
64
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-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 the written procedure for the 2nd time by emailing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document for the 2nd time by emailing it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for the sushi rice. Emailed the written procedure for the 2nd time to complete. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled at prep table next to Deep Fryer. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle to scoop rice at cookline. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Apr 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw poultry over ready to eat salsa at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by thoroughly washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
61
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 100ppm on test strip. Corrected to 300ppm by adding more quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Operator able to provide the written procedures by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinsed and sanitize the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
61
Jan 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the item to the proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple Reach in Coolers in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers on top of Make Table. Operator inverted the multiple items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Dorado Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Dorado Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Dorado Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Dorado Mexican Grill.
How does El Dorado Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
El Dorado Mexican Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has El Dorado Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Dorado Mexican Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Dorado Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Dorado Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Dorado Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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