EL MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
dba JJ & GL GROUP INC
About this restaurant
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant is a seating establishment with 150 seats located at 8441 SW Highway 200 in Ocala. The restaurant is part of a small chain with additional locations in Mount Dora and Homosassa. According to available information, the restaurant operates from 11:00 AM to 8:40 PM most days, with extended hours until 9:45 PM on Fridays.
AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.
F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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8441 SW HWY 200 STE 147/149
OCALA, FL 34481 - Phone
- 352-638-5658
- DBPR District
- District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
- County (Region Code)
- Citrus (code 9)
- Seating
- 150 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA5203101
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Jun 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Dec 5, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13591993
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 9, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V27
×2
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13589717
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 5, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×4
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
H · V27
×2
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V47
Wall/ceiling maintenance
Walls and ceilings not properly maintained
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13495756
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Aug 19, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13495368
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Aug 18, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×5
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×5
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10903437
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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