Mi Jalisco
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Mi Jalisco has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 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 six violations each.
“Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler door gasket is torn
14-11-5
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented ketchup cans
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken above raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of salsa mark 9/6/25 exceed the 7 days shelf life in walk in cooler. Owner had both salsa containers discarded
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. House made sauce made 9/6/25. 2 containers.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at behind at dishwasher area and behind bar area hose connected to hose Bibb not having vacuum Breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef cooked then cooled down to 41F below the stored in walk in freezer. The pull from walk in freezer to walk in cooler 9/16/2025 but not dated the day it was pulled from walk in freezer. Operator dated the day it was pulled from walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Manager labeled it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Manager has let employees sign employee agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at behind bar area hand wash sink had to shot glasses stored in the sink. Operator removed the 2 shot glasses **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth that was on cutting board in use not in sanitizer solution. Operator removed plastic removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar area not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in kitchen not inverted. Owner inverted the to go trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
23
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler food container containing cooked shredded chicken and cooked refried beans. Had a plate bowl use as scoop with no handle. Store with food. Operator remove plate bowl from both food containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind ice tea dispenser table there is a hole in wall. Operator stated that hole in wall was from plumbing repair and will get fix soon asap.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed walk in freezer door gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler having raw chicken over raw fish. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed whole raw egg shells over RTE items in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container containing salt not labeled and squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior has black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled wit food debris
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards that are stored has heavily accumulated cutting grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side of the backdoor
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior is soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in kitchen 2door reach in cooler not having a ambient air thermometer inside cooler for raw whole eggs shells
05-09-4
67
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Observe Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on storage rack containing non tcs food items. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand Wash Sink not having Hand Wash Sink signs at bar area, in kitchen area. Only Hand Wash Sink sign that is displayed with a Hand Wash Sink is at the wait station and bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings hanging up on food storage racks. Needs to have a employees personal items area
40-01-4
Basic - Observed salad station flip top 2door reach in cooler gasket are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed styrofoam soup cups use as a scooper for rice at steam table. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on plumbing to right of cook line against the wall. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Jalisco on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Jalisco.
How does Mi Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Mi Jalisco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Mi Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Jalisco have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Jalisco 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 Mi Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Jalisco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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