El Sombrero Mexican Grill
1595 East Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814976
What drove the grade
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked meats in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Milk gallon
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Blocked by reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing substance not labeled.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Chips in top storage barrel
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Bean paste and onions in kitchen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves.
On cookline shelving.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Tested too high
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, some hood filters
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
On floor in expo area
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Back door closer and dis repair.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Cook line used
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Warewashing area
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Purse in storage area.
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
- 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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- 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.