Blountstown, Calhoun County

EL JALISCO

16919 NE PEAR ST, Blountstown, FL 32424

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 6, 2026
City
Blountstown
County
Calhoun
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 24422571

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area CO2 tanks not secured for protection. Manager placed secure strap on tanks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24422570

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not properly dried before stacking wet nesting.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24031291

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored above margarine in walk-in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24031292

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. Make line cooler cooked spinach 51f, cooked beef 45f, chorizo 47f, per operator, over 4 hours in location.

03A-02-5

Detail 24031295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler cooked spinach 51f, cooked beef 45f, chorizo 47f, per operator, over 4 hours in location. See stop sale. Also in make line cooler sour cream 44f, diced tomatoes 45f, pico de gallo 46f, per operator, less than 1 hour. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24031293

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used apron stored on cutting board in prep area. Apron removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24031294

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered chili relleno in walk in cooler, chili powder and rice in dry storage.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23678866

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards on prep table near dish area with deep grooves soiled with accumulation of food debris and black mold-like substance.

23-24-4

Detail 23678865

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle.

29-20-5

Detail 23678867

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink near cook line with very slow draining water.

08B-12-5

Detail 23678864

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pan containing raw beef inside chest freezer. Food handler covered beef with plastic wrap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23678863

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelving with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 23208228

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with 0 PPM. Operator added chlorine to solution making it 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23208231

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator brought license current during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23208238

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over salsa and lemons in walk-in cooler, raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler, and raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved all raw items to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23208236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23208237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in ice bath at 45F at 11:40am, per Operator in ice bath since 10:40am. Manager moved chicken to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23208230

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes ambient cooling since 10:40am, per Operator, 62F at 11:40am down to 60F at 12:30pm. Improper cooling. Operator place sliced tomatoes inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23208235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored on side of handwashing sink. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23208232

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine and 3 compartment sink in bar area.

28-02-4

Detail 23208234

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walking cooler fan unit over food storage. Warning

08B-52-4

Detail 23208239

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed flank steaks stored partially uncovered under dripping water in walk-in cooler. Operator removed steaks and placed pan under dripping water. See stop sale. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23208233

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white mold like substance on interior shelves of walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 23208229

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried pablanos, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.