El Mojito
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited El Mojito seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which El Mojito's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over bread **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over onions walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Broken
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Window pane missing back dry storage
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flan milk. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
64
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0 ppm. Out of sanitizer it has been ordered from Sysco comes tomorrow. Will sanitize in triple sink
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw shrimp left walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cheddar cheese 10#. Rot side walk in cooler
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef and onions. And frying oil Truck side walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice, sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips no good must have got wet
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions walk in cooler on left **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish and raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. In stand up reach in cooler to left of cook line. Raw chicken stored over queso and vegetables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib next to cook line. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Mugsys mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink has been removed in middle storage room on mugsys side **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/. Operator is converting ice machine/reach in cooler room in dry storage. Has removed ice machine and hand wash sink **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
55
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 4 employees present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 photocopies only. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter behind ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: will be changed January 2023 **Time Extended**
29-28-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mojito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mojito on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mojito?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Mojito.
How does El Mojito compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
El Mojito most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has El Mojito's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Mojito have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Mojito 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 Mojito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mojito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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