El Paso 2
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, El Paso 2 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so El Paso 2 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket at cookline on prep table next to clean silverware and cut fruit garnish. Employee moved bucket to shelf under steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hand to pick up shredded lettuce for plate. Stopped employee and reviewed procedures for using gloves or a utensil to handle all ready to eat foods. Lettuce was discarded and employee added utensils to all foods where needed. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights by dish machine not shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plantains on floor opposite ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between fliptop unit and steam well at cookline. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled raw chicken with glovesd hands then proceeded to rinsed gloved hands at hand wash sink. Employee handled tongs. Instructed manager to instruct employee to change gloves, wash hands, and put on new gloves, clean and sanitize utensils.Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top at cook line - Raw shrimp over cooked beef. Operator removed and separated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Employee washing and rinsing knives at three compartment sink and return to storage without sanitizing. Discussed with operator and instructed operator to sanitize knives in ware washing machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer- Raw Pork not in original packaging stored above ready to eat cheese cake in reach in freezer next to wait station . Advised operator or proper separation. Operator separated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and vegetables in containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved to shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on where to retrieve and print
50-09-4
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No color chart for chlorine test kit
16-36-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared 2 days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance at wait station not labeled, operator labeled fabuloso **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at steam table cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of tortilla chips stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed 1 door white glass freezer at wait station
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
55
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of breaded raw beef stored above opened bag of tostones in Ustar reach in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap and reached out for a clean plate to serve a customer. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven- Oven- ; Cooked rice (110-119F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed oven off. Instructed Manager to stored item in steam table. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Shredded cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding); Sour Crem (47F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (43F) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in. Item not prepared or portioned Today. Observed items stored in half size pans. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot stored in kitchen handwashing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - 1) Containers of cooked frozen meats stored on floor in walk in freezer 2) Container of peeled onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on had during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Avanti Freezer.
14-69-4
43
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Cook line low boy cooler- observed raw chicken breast, cut tomatoes, salsa, raw beef, cube steak, temperature ranges 51-52 degrees F. Operator stated items was in low boy cooler since yesterday. Low boy cooler ambient air 51 degrees F. See Stop Sale. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paso 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paso 2 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paso 2?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Paso 2.
How does El Paso 2 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
El Paso 2 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has El Paso 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paso 2 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Paso 2 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 Paso 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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