El Pastor Mexican Food

85 N Central Ave, Umatilla, FL 32784

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Pastor Mexican Food appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, showing up two times.

El Pastor Mexican Food's latest score of 95 sits above the Umatilla average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phones above food prep. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over vegetables. **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. -House made salsa. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of pot on stove top.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer in rear storage.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bag of flour. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. -Over white refrigerator.

36-36-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Pork in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chorizo. Expired 01/29. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chorizo expired 01/29. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over peppers **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over cooked beans.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored over plastic spoons on front cart. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Tamales shells under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carnitas expired 09-22.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carnitas dated 09-22.

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Tomatoes in handsink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pastor Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pastor Mexican Food on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pastor Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pastor Mexican Food.

How does El Pastor Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Umatilla?

El Pastor Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Umatilla average of 84.

Has El Pastor Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pastor Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pastor Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Pastor Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pastor Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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