El Sombrero Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
45
Score
El Sombrero Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 17 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
El Sombrero Mexican Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the Ocoee average of 76. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by table operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in ware washing hand sink. Removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At taco station - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On expo window. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Oven door won't stay closed by itself -Gaskets in taco station cooler torn . Operator has replacements ordered - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Cracked tile in waresshing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all 3 ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in ware washing area. Cold faucet runs when left on - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -First prep cooler : Pork, rice, chicken, octopus, salsa ; (50-53F - Cold Holding) -Drawer coolers:, beef, chicken, chorizo, pork, shrimp; (48-53F - Cold Holding) All items in both coolers less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other coolers for temp recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Drawer coolers:, raw beef, beef chicken, 46F-50F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately removed to other cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by table operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in ware washing hand sink. Removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At taco station - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On expo window. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Oven door won't stay closed by itself -Gaskets in taco station cooler torn . Operator has replacements ordered - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Cracked tile in waresshing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all 3 ovens - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in ware washing area. Cold faucet runs when left on - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over intestines, raw beef and raw oysters in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles underneath dish machine. Operator removed and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all equipment on cooks line, and containers holding chips. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Steam tables, and cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By Hws by dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stock stored on the floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dish machine by clean equipment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
39
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over intestines, raw beef and raw oysters in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in draws on cook line less than 4 hours per operator; chicken (50-55F - Cold Holding); beef (50-55F); fish (50-55F). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Chicken 46°F, Beef 46° in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed more ice for temperature recovery. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles underneath dish machine. Operator removed and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By Hws by dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stock stored on the floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dish machine by clean equipment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all equipment on cooks line, and containers holding chips. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Steam tables, and cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hws at bar pipe broken water draining on to floor into drain. Hws by chip server station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
32
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over intestines, raw beef and raw oysters in walk in freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in draws on cook line less than 4 hours per operator; chicken (50-55F - Cold Holding); beef (50-55F); fish (50-55F). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles underneath dish machine. Operator removed and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By Hws by dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stock stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dish machine by clean equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all equipment on cooks line, and containers holding chips.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operated close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table on cooks line.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Steam tables, and cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hws at bar pipe broken water draining on to floor into drain. Hws by chip server station.
29-11-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
30
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Gas medication and vap pen stored on service plates. Staff removed items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over oysters that are served both raw and cooked. Staff changed rotation. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oysters stored under rack in walk-in cooler. Staff picked up oysters. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Chase line in wall near dish. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood and area leading to walk-in **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing over flattop - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
25
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish not vented on cook line completely thawed.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fish not vented before thaw
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In cooler less than than 4 hours. Manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Training date on some certificates changed after expiration.
53B-11-4
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. Employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole over triple sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf with clean dishes. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Turned on the side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp in freezer and buckets of sauce in walk-in cooking.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.next to dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler Lower and upper shelves of tables
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
21
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alfredo Zendejas 3/13/18, only one with a food manager Certificate for facility and it is expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Currently 5 employees working, no certified food manager **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form already provided in Spanish at last inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Operator has form, employees have not completed **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid/door missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in ladies restroom in handicap stall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old oven and fryer, shelf and other items on back area by kitchen exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in walk in freezer and walk in cooler have debris build up Wall at cook line over steam table has a heavy food debris build up Fan covers in walk in cooler Black debris on walls by ware wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting vegetables with bare hands Corrective action taken- manager spoke with employee **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Linen towel used to line bottom of container for made taco shells at cook line **Warning**
14-86-1
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. Form provided **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alfredo Zendejas 3/13/18, only one with a food manager Certificate for facility and it is expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at cook line blocked by prep table and trash can at cook line. Manager stated the employees don't use that hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche for fish and shrimp - raw Torre De Mariscos - Shrimp and Fish- raw Cocteau Mexican-raw Oysters- Raw Manager having server change/write on menu during inspection. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Form already provided in Spanish at last inspection **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile open over oven at cook line **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain cover missing at cook line **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid on server area **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid/door missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a gap at bottom of door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet missing at hand sink at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in ladies restroom in handicap stall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towels under all cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves at cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have debris build up Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in beer cooler and shelves with drinking glass at left side of bar has a black debris build up in bottom of cooler and on glasses at bottom of cooler Cooler drawers under griddle has a heavy debris build up at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler to left side of cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old oven and fryer, shelf and other items on back area by kitchen exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in walk in freezer and walk in cooler have debris build up Wall at cook line over steam table has a heavy food debris build up Fan covers in walk in cooler Black debris on walls by ware wash area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at cook line **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
11
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Steak on top of case of lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table and trash can , sink on cook line.
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing in sink on cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Entire floor covered with ice.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave with busted glass in kitchen. Operator is not using.
33-31-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sombrero Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sombrero Mexican Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sombrero Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sombrero Mexican Grill.
How does El Sombrero Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
El Sombrero Mexican Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has El Sombrero Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Sombrero Mexican Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Sombrero Mexican Grill 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.
How often is El Sombrero Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sombrero Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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