Jalisco
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Jalisco has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Jalisco on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the men's restroom, the hot water is shut off.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under the triple sink, the sink leaks onto the floor and runs to the floor drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
74
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line flip top cooler, raw chicken over raw beef. The chef corrected the separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On the cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Items were washed, rinsed then not sanitized. The items were placed in the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris. Under and between equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen and ware washing areas.
36-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under the triple sink, the water runs on the floor when drained.
29-08-4
67
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near the triple sink used to store metal utensils. Operator removed utensils from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals in the triple sink area. As per operator chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over the prep area at the front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 1. Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a soup without washing hands. 2. Dish employee touched soiled dishes then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and both employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep kitchen - countertop - white rice (116-122F - Hot Holding). Per operator item holding less than an hour. Operator immediately moved item to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline flip top - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cookline.
36-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over200ppm). Operator diluted. Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - 1. Employee entered cookline area, put on gloves and began cooking food without first washing hands. 2. Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage for customer without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employees properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cookline Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing and employees properly washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Glass door unit - Raw pork bacon stored over ready-to-eat butter and cheese. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink - employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline - Around cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in dry storage. 2. Containers of onions and container of plantains stored on floor in walk in cooler. 3. Containers of meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of visibly soiled ice machine between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline shelving over flip top visibly soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
37
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Storage room open to kitchen. 4 rodent droppings on top of large bulk containers of flour. 5 rodent droppings in case of corn tortillas. 2 plastic bags of corn tortillas with gnaw marks through the plastic. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Storage room open to kitchen - 2 plastic bags of corn tortillas with gnaw marks through the plastic. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack with clean knives visibly soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Covering to attic area open - next to walk in cooler. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches in cabinets with bag in box syrups in dining area. Approximately 2 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 2 dead roaches in employee restroom next to triple sink. Approximately 2 dead roaches in storage cove in kitchen with bottle drink storage. Operator began removing dead roaches and cleaning the areas during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By water heater next to employee restroom. Under and around dish machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all shelving in dry storage open to kitchen. Under all cooking equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in area where triple sink is located. Accumulation of water and debris in this area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard in employee restroom. Soiled cardboard in back storage room open to kitchen. Soiled cardboard in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed all soiled cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
50
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in front counter cabinet at expo station. Operator exterminated and cleaned the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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/ PIC - Daniel Casco. CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and doors - cookline glass door unit. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer and employee restroom. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At least 3 dead roaches on boxes in bag-in-box cabinet in dining area. Operator began removing and sanitizing the area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all shelving in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of sodas in plastic bottles on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cheese (52F); cooked chicken (52-63F); cooked beef (52F); cooked pork (52-54F); cheese (54-55F); flan (54-55F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cheese (52F); cooked chicken (52-63F); cooked beef (52F); cooked pork (52-54F); cheese (54-55F); flan (54-55F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Cookline flip top. Glass door unit - all doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At least 5 dead roaches around bag in box syrups by customer self service fountain station. 1 dead under fountain dispensing unit. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage closet. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline flip top. Glass door unit. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under cookline hand sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
50
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils stored in water 124°F on top of (outside of) steam table.
10-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dishroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler, shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, shredded beef, beans, etc. with no date marks. Per manager, all more than 24 hours since prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under and around rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed hot rice being scooped with soup cup, no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed both glass door reach in and line coolers with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards deeply grooved and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf above steam table food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook with no hair restraint. Operator provided hat. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed kitchen floor only receives daily mopping. Tile and grout observed with mold like buildup.
36-01-4
47
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cutting boards on flip top in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cutting boards on flip top in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors gaskets in disrepair at flip top in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors gaskets in disrepair at flip top in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 53° (cold holding) - observed stored at room temperature next to grill. Operator stated food has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator moved food items to 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen. Reach in across grill: raw chicken 47°, raw beef 49°, pico de gallo 53° , shredded cheese 60°, cut lettuce 59° Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator iced down products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice 124° (hot holding) observed hot holding inside oven. Per operator food in unit less than 4 hours. Operator turned oven on. NOW **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. After smoking outside, employee enter kitchen and proceeded to grab a saute pan without washing hands first. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects flying in the kitchen. Not landing. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ - CFM Felipe not on site. PIC - Daniel. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cutting boards on flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors gaskets in disrepair at flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1)Ground beef thawing on kitchen floor. 2)food containers stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator moved bucket to triple sink and turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet cloth on shelf at dishwashing area. Operator placed in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalisco on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jalisco.
How does Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Jalisco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jalisco have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jalisco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalisco is inspected around five times per year on average.
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