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EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4304 LEGENDARY DR STE C110, DESTIN, FL 32541

License #5603847

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
Quick take

EL JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have 3 compartment sink quaternary test strips. Inspector provided strips to establishment.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink stored on prep table and on cook line on food contact surfaces.
  • [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in ware washing area missing cold faucet handle.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and sliding door to ice machine.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bar- diced tomato 63F, pico 58F, salsa 54F, raw beef 45F, raw chicken 50F, tilapia 52F ( 10:30-11:49). Manager had employee move some food to walk in freezer and placed ice on some food. Inspector had discussion with manager on ambient cooling procedures.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple spatulas, spoons and ladle stored in a pan of standing water 99F.
  • [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer.
  • [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in ware washing area and near back door are next to ice machine.
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