El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin
Last inspected:
4304 Legendary Dr Ste C110, Destin, FL 32541El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin has accumulated 338 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fines, but inspections show a persistent pattern of non-compliance, particularly with ventilation requirements (24 citations), consumer advisory notices (22), and food contact surface standards (19). Recent inspections from 2022 through early 2026 consistently document violations despite multiple callback and warning dispositions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg
2.41
violations / inspection
2.41 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections54 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin last inspected?
- El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin had?
- El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin find?
- El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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