El Mocho Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, El Mocho Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which El Mocho Restaurant's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (101F - Hot Holding); pork belly (98F - Hot Holding) at hit box at front counter. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Advised manger to reheat to 165F. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm)
22-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Advised manager to place over ice.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee donned gloves, no hand wash. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and ware washing areas. Manger replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked pork and beef at walk in cooler. As per manager, products prepared on previous day. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
45
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding), stored at reach in cooler located at cooking line. As per operator item was cooked 2 days before the inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding), stored at reach in cooler located at cooking line. As per operator item was cooked 2 days before the inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked shredded beef and cooked chicken held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
61
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Feb 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
74
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cooked chicken and cooked beef. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager turn on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area and container of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed crates of milk not at least 6 inches off floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of dry rice.
14-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mocho Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mocho Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mocho Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mocho Restaurant.
Has El Mocho Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mocho Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Mocho Restaurant 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 Mocho Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mocho Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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