El Chango En La Cocina

50 W Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, El Chango En La Cocina has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“No certified food manager for establishment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which El Chango En La Cocina's 26 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 126F in hot holding unit. Operator has been instructed to discard . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator heated water . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator purchased **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Ground beef., hamburgers in hit holding unit, **Admin Complaint**

08B-65-5

Intermediate - 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/ **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.No water available . Operator obtained water . **Warning**

31A-12-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator obtained water, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-13-4

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

53A-07-6

Apr 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chango En La Cocina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chango En La Cocina on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chango En La Cocina?

Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Chango En La Cocina.

How does El Chango En La Cocina compare to other restaurants in Eustis?

El Chango En La Cocina most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.

Has El Chango En La Cocina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Chango En La Cocina have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Chango En La Cocina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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