El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood

Last inspected:

1500 Placida Rd #d-5, Englewood, FL 34223
Overview

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood, Charlotte County, operates as a 110-seat permanent food service establishment with a significant compliance history. The facility has been emergency-closed once, on November 28, 2023, for roach and rodent activity. Across 25 inspections on record since 2016, the facility accumulated 225 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection—significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 of the most recent 10 inspections, food contact surface violations in 4 of 10, and proper cooking temperature violations in 3 of 10, indicating systemic failures in critical food safety controls. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. A fire safety violation documenting a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was noted during the 2023 emergency closure inspection. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025, resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a December 17, 2025 Warning Issued inspection that documented 36 violations including five high-priority findings (employee health policy, food in good condition, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory).

Most recent closure: November 28, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
225Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 9 violations / inspection 9 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 14:03:00

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2023067538 $400.00 Nov 28, 2023 Tampa

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher at back door in kitchen expired.

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood last inspected?
El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood last shut down?
El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood was last shut down on November 28, 2023 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood?
The most frequently cited violations at El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood had?
El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood find?
El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood ever been shut down?
Yes, El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood been fined?
El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Jalisco Englewood in Englewood operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Good Times Diner (2023).

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