El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooked/heated time/temperature control”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Greenacres average 77, so El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler At 9:04am, salsa roja 71F cooling , bean soup 71F cooling , since yesterday. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part ( stomach while grabbing personal cell phone) and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
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. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler Cooked beans 46F cold holding, salsa roja 46F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler At 9:04am salsa roja 71F cooling , bean soup 71F cooling , since yesterday. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler At 9:04am Chopped cabbage 56F cooling , pico de gallo 56F cooling see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler Cooked beans 46F cold holding, salsa roja 46F cold holding per operator stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler 2 glass door next to old walk in cooler At 9:04am Chopped cabbage 56F cooling , pico de gallo 56F cooling see stop sale **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
43
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In back of restaurant exterior hose connection Bibb no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled bottle of bleach and without washing hands employee removed fryer basket from deep fryer with hand, discussed with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with operator.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and emailed copy of big 6 form.
11-07-5
52
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 14 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 reach in cooler large plastic bin of cooked bean soup (47F - Cooling)at 11:05 per operator product prepared yesterday evening and place in reach in to cool, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling dirty dishes did not wash hands before handling clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At bar approximately 1 live small flying insect landing on bar top and tip jar, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insect and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 30 live roaches inside non working walk in cooler crawling on food debris on floor, shelves used to store clean and sanitized dishes, and walls of walk in cooler, discussed with operator to eliminate all roaches and clean and sanitize dishes and area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves handling raw fish did not wash hands and change gloves before handling cut avocados, discussed with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
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 reach in cooler large plastic bin of cooked bean soup (47F - Cooling)at 11:05 per operator product prepared yesterday evening and place in reach in to cool, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At three compartment sink chlorine tablets stored directly with clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed tablets. At three compartment sink bucket containing soap water stored directly next to raw fish, discussed with operator who removed soap bucket. In walk in cooler pesticide tracking powder stored directly next to and with clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Inside of walk in cooler roach tracking powder stored on shelf, being used on floor in walk in cooler and behind the bar area on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior hose bibs in rear of store have no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator install vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen hand washing sink used to store tray of clean and sanitized utensils, discussed with operator who removed utensils, and to clean and sanitize utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer are non working, discussed with operator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In non functional walk in cooler sealed bags of sugar stored on floor, discussed with operator to remove bags of sugar from floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At bar area approximately 1 dead roach on chair, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
19
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touching unclean dishes with gloves then put away food items with the same gloves Gloves not changed in between **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup (49F - Cooling); cooked beans (63F - Cooling); in reach in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within six hours. In large plastic containers. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef put gloves on without washing hands before handling equipment **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp served raw for ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
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. Beef soup (49F - Cooling); cooked beans (63F - Cooling); in reach in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within six hours. In large plastic containers. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ANGELA HERNANDEZ 10/1/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fabuloso stored in hand sink at front counter **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two door reach in cooler doors **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent cover in kitchen unclean **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest **Warning**
14-69-4
29
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....black beans, 47°, soup 47° in reach in cooler and walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cooked food soup, pasta at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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....black beans, 47°, soup 47° in reach in cooler and walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
64
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 1. in 2 glass door cooler, shell eggs above cheese. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. 2. In walk-in cooler raw marinated chicken and shell eggs stored above Salsa. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed peeled plantains in buckets under chemical rack. Operator relocated to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out box's stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator had all items placed on wood racks. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses stored on shelves with clean plates. Operator relocated to separate locations. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant.
How does El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?
El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Greenacres average of 77.
Has El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant 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 Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Valle Hondu-Mex Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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