El Jefe Mex Grill 2
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
El Jefe Mex Grill 2 has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which El Jefe Mex Grill 2's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel under sausage in reach in cooler, operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained and grooved.
22-02-4
67
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water at hand wash sink in kitchen is 71F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink outside **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink outside **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water at hand wash sink in kitchen is 71F **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro wrapped in paper towels **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler in back room - shell eggs over bottles of water, moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork(46F - Cold Holding); all food moved from glass door cooler in back room to reach in cooler 2 hours ago. cooked shredded steak (47F - Cold Holding)Cooked 6 hour ago, moved back to stove to heat. Heated to 170F Food moved to freezer or ice bag put on top **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 71F in kitchen, 70F in both bathrooms, 69F at front counter in dining room. Water heater outside display is off. Heater is Natural gas. No hot water for establishment **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 72F, no hot water for establishment **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Tortillas in Coleman cooler wrapped in bath towel **Warning**
21-05-5
37
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with printed copy of 5030-105 **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two coolers in back area with no ambient thermometer
05-09-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw pork in freezer, raw beef moved to bottom of freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink next to prep table in dish area, water temperature 80F
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Radio on prep table where they prep dough, radio removed
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Dough being prepared on table next to hand sink, no splash guard on hand sink
08B-36-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in 3 compartment sink without water running
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jefe Mex Grill 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jefe Mex Grill 2 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jefe Mex Grill 2?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Jefe Mex Grill 2.
How does El Jefe Mex Grill 2 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
El Jefe Mex Grill 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has El Jefe Mex Grill 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jefe Mex Grill 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jefe Mex Grill 2 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 Jefe Mex Grill 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jefe Mex Grill 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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