El Jalisco Havana

809 N Main St, Havana, FL 32333 · Permanent Food Service · License 3000411

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic
    -13
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 6
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitAug 6, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at multiple handwash sinks at Bar, wait station and in ware wash location.

      Employee placed paper towels at sinks.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic5

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Portioned bags of Raw beef and raw chicken stored in upright freezers not labeled.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Portioned bags of raw chicken and raw chicken wings stored in upright freezer not covered bags are open). Salsa stored in walk in cooler not covered.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Employee closed dumpster lid.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      At bar area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Garbage and refuse1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Current license displayed1