El Pueblo Mexican Grocery
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which El Pueblo Mexican Grocery's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator added more water. 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in prep station
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 hood filters missing
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans with dust in walk in cooler
23-03-4
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
95
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
82
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked beans in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on wall at cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to cook line 4 live roaches on floor next to prep station 1 live roach under reach in cooler at prep station Total: 9 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label next to reach in cooler at prep station
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink to refill container with water
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside rice container
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage at prep station
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in back kitchen prep station 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under reach in cooler at prep station 5 dead roaches on sticky trap under shelf at dry storage Total: 13 dead roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler at prep station
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around kitchen
36-03-4
41
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink in prep station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers with cooked foods at walk in cooler not dated marked from Saturday
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease at kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot with beans at walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at reach in cooler in cook line
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods at walk in cooler
08B-12-5
61
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on Shelves in kitchen area
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor Tiles in disrepair Next to 3 compartment sink
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup inside sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage in prep area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in prep area
36-34-5
52
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) from prior night prep in the walk in cooler
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef stock (50°F - Cold Holding) over night cooling
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef in the Pepsi cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. =missing hood filter
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was propped open
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
52
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored in to go plastic bag at cooks line
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over salsa
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used for scoop in sugar container at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packaged raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler several items raw and cooked with no cover
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños stored over cut green peppers at walk in cooler
08B-17-4
47
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave kitchen area with gloves on and come back to the kitchen and start a task
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken temping at 46F,per operator chicken was cooked and placed in walk in 24 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken temping at 46F,per operator chicken was cooked and placed in walk in, 24 hours ago.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored next to a pot of beans soaking in water **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink located outside of facility by the walk in cooler
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp in a colander stored on top of raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in the walk in cooler over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink at the cooks line and at the sink at the prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in container of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer solution a mix of Fabolouso and bleach reading at 200ppm.operator discarded solution and made new solution with bleach,took reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pueblo Mexican Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery.
How does El Pueblo Mexican Grocery compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
El Pueblo Mexican Grocery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has El Pueblo Mexican Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Pueblo Mexican Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Pueblo Mexican Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pueblo Mexican Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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