El Primo Mexican Food

900 13Th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

El Primo Mexican Food has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Cloud restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket in sink basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Both owner and his wife have food handlers certification but no manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator washing dishes and rinsing.no sanitizing step.
16-13-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
50
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Sent tear sheet with info for employees to sign.
11-26-1
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 tear sheet with info. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
82
Dec 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo Mexican Food on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Primo Mexican Food.

How does El Primo Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

El Primo Mexican Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Primo Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Primo 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 Primo Mexican Food inspected?

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