El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Callahan restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mushrooms dented at seem, manager segregated can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes at 48F 2 hours, manager placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp taken 1 hour later 38F food items cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Mean Green chemical spray next to margarita mix bottles in front counter area manager relocated margarita mix. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, pizza cutter and peeler hanging above food prep table on food prep line.
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Produce over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine test with a 0ppm result at sanitizer bucket under food prep table in kitchen area.manager added more bleach and re tested it for 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Bluetooth speaker above food prep area. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed Wood skillet plank with a pice of the wood missing. Observed spatula with a piece missing.manager disposed of all items on his own accord . **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwave interiors in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers on food prep table soiled with old food debris. Hood filters at cook line have grease build up. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood ventilation system has build up of grease below filters.
36-50-4
41
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over reach in cooler and dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen fries and frozen nuggets in Reach in freezer not covered
08B-12-5
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives on knife rack in kitchen. Knives removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Additionally, one tile is missing over hot water heater.
36-37-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small closet by cook line in kitchen. Floor by hot water heater where ceiling tile fell. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop closet. Floor under storage racks and reach in coolers in back kitchen. Wall under triple sink/dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Cabinet areas near pass through window in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in front server station. Cloth moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over breaded chicken nuggets and potato fries Moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opened Soiled ice scooper holder
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repair foil box On back of flip top cooler tape from cooler to wall
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top cooler on line soiled
23-03-4
58
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 7-7
01B-24-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks in apple juice
12B-13-4
78
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Spray bottle with lime juice inside, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1.
How does El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Callahan average of 72.
Has El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 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 Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Dorado Mexican Resturant #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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