El Jalisco Lynn Haven
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, El Jalisco Lynn Haven has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Jalisco Lynn Haven was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Lynn Haven average 91, so El Jalisco Lynn Haven trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carryout bags holding food on the cook line.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking cups in the waitress station..
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.
10-08-5
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of Raid stored on multiple food contact surfaces.
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical pesticides can stored on and above food shelves. Manager removed cans and placed in proper storage area. Chemical spray bottles hung over three compartment sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server area had balloon whisk in sink and paper trash. Sink in bar area used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink or dish machine. Gave manager test strips to use. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used under tea machine in server area as food contact surface.
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area. Sweet and sour mix stored on floor in bar storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Small scoops for seasoning stored on dirty shelf next to bins for seasoning.
10-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board located on grill surface with towel placed under it.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Jar of mole sauce on shelf in back kitchen area with no lid and required to be refrigerated after opening. Manager put product in trash when asked questions. Ice cream stored in deep freezer not covered. Sliced onions and peppers stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves rusted and pitted.
14-17-4
45
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink by dish area blocked by stainless steel table. Manager moved table at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil on single door reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove molding at dish area floor/wall junction.
36-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at handwash sink next to dish area.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored mixed vegetables not covered inside of walk in freezer. Manager covered vegetables with aluminum foil at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp not thawing under running water. Manager turned on cool running water over shrimp at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 5 unlabeled containers with black, white, brown, and red substances inside. Manager labeled containers as garlic, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get menu corrected. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Manager working to get employees trained **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for wild caught Mahi-mahi used for raw ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed frozen condensation on uncovered chile rellenos in walk-in freezer.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray under cook line table next to gloves and bottle of hot sauce. Manager removed bug spray during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mahi-mahi ceviche not identified as raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired October 2024. Observed 4 servers and 4 cooks. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area and on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chile rellenos in walk-in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed mushrooms stored over shredded cheese and cut peppers. Manager moved unwashed mushrooms to bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
33
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mixed vegetables in walk in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together with out properly air drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and beans in large storage containers with no label next to walk in freezer.
02D-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jalisco Lynn Haven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jalisco Lynn Haven on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jalisco Lynn Haven?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Jalisco Lynn Haven.
How does El Jalisco Lynn Haven compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
El Jalisco Lynn Haven most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lynn Haven average of 91.
Has El Jalisco Lynn Haven's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Jalisco Lynn Haven have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jalisco Lynn Haven 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 Jalisco Lynn Haven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jalisco Lynn Haven is inspected around three times per year on average.
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