Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food stretching back to 2022. Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
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 “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Englewood average 77, so Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed maseca stored in contact with a non-food grade plastic bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by a beverage cooler. The operator moved the cooler.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed painted license number on the truck fading and illegible.
50-04-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed an in-use knife with a broken tip.
14-12-4
67
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table with food stains on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with groove marks on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make station, reach cooler, torn gaskets in.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket on make table with food debris on gaskets.
23-03-4
78
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser empty. Observed operator refilling dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by grill soiled with dried on food debris. Observed cook cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed operator renewing license via phone **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 chopping knives in between prep table and counter. Observed operator remove, wash rinse, sanitized, and stored properly.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips in reach in freezer not covered. Observed operator covering chips. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon .5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb. Observed operator voluntarily discarding all items listed.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained and a black like substance starting on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee dunkin donut drink in reach in freezer. Observed operator removing and discarded **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon .5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb
03A-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board
14-09-4
67
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at make station.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter in freezer open and stored. Observed operator wrapping butter for storage with clear wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, forks, knives stored inverted with handles down. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a dunkin donut during frozen in reach in cooler not segregated. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
90
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no vomiting or diarrhea procedures in place during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee reporting procedures in place at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a bottle of smart water on the tortilla chips box in freezer. Observed operator removing item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed two cups with silverware utensils stored in them, right under paper towel dispenser by hand sink, during time of inspection.
24-28-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed two cups with forks, spoons and knives in them, the knives were the only items stored handles up. The forks and spoons were handles down during time of inspection. Observed operator correcting the forks and spoons with the handles up during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
70
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cooked beef at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken behind cooked rice at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the rice to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking from hand washing at handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on the faucet with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food.
How does Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food 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 Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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