El Gusto Es Mio

9228 Halsey Dr, Groveland, FL 34736

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2024

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jul 3, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which El Gusto Es Mio's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 8 major violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs, 84F, less than 2 hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler to chill. 30 minutes later 45F. - shell eggs, 84F, less than 2 hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 101F, less than 2 hours per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F, and hold hot at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated to wash before putting on gloves when returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

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. Provided form and posted. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cabbage stored in hand sink. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator states they dump water into woods. **Warning**

28-09-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Advised it is needed, and provided calibration documents in Spanish. **Warning**

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-02-5

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 form. **Warning**

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gusto Es Mio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gusto Es Mio on file is from Jul 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Gusto Es Mio compare to other restaurants in Groveland?

El Gusto Es Mio most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.

Has El Gusto Es Mio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Gusto Es Mio have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Gusto Es Mio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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