El Chango en la Cocina
50 W Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 4550761
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 complaint check1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Violations at the Sep 9 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat)-10
- Administrative complaint on Jul 30Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
hot dog (125°F - Hot Holding); sauerkraut (116°F - Hot Holding); operator instructed to reheat .
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Earlier inspections 2
Complaint check2 violations, 1 high priority Administrative complaint
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Burgers and ground beef. Operator instructed discard,
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food being prepared outside.
Hamburgers and Ground beef.
Repeat violation
D67Routine inspection8 violations, 2 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
More time given
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Burgers and cooked ground beef sold on hot dog unit. Operator instructed to discard.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 27, Water source: Establishment operating with no potable running water.
Operator added water.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 27, Water source: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 50, Current license displayed: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Fixed on the spot
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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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.