El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
18750 US 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508592
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 16 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 13 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
12 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Light not functioning.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
One live roach on the wall by dish washing area. Operator killed and cleaned.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
2 bottles with grill cleaner at three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Long white cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Blocked with pans. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2 bottles with bleach at dishwashing area.
Basic13
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
2 pans of pork on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Hood filters soiled. Upright white freezer at cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Plates at front counter
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
In low boy at cook line
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At hand washing sink by dish area.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Light not functioning.
One bulb at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at cook line soiled.
Reading this report
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.