El Jalisco
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, El Jalisco has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Blountstown restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards on prep table near dish area with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pan containing raw beef inside chest freezer. Food handler covered beef with plastic wrap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink near cook line with very slow draining water.
29-20-5
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with 0 PPM. Operator added chlorine to solution making it 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in ice bath at 45F at 11:40am, per Operator in ice bath since 10:40am. Manager moved chicken to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa and lemons in walk-in cooler, raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler, and raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved all raw items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes ambient cooling since 10:40am, per Operator, 62F at 11:40am down to 60F at 12:30pm. Improper cooling. Operator place sliced tomatoes inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored on side of handwashing sink. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white mold like substance on interior shelves of walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried pablanos, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walking cooler fan unit over food storage. **Warning**
28-02-4
29
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand wash sink in kitchen area by grill.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed meat in buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
82
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink used to dump drinks.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tank with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jalisco on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Jalisco.
How does El Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Blountstown?
El Jalisco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Blountstown average of 88.
Has El Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Jalisco have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jalisco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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