El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora
Last inspected:
18750 Us 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora has accumulated 499 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.5 per visit, significantly above the Lake County average. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Recent inspection patterns from 2024 onward show recurring compliance cycles: warnings followed by callbacks with extensions and administrative complaints, indicating persistent difficulty maintaining standards. In January 2026, the restaurant passed a callback inspection but the pattern of repeated high-priority violations across consumer safety, chemical storage, and ventilation remains active.
Most recent closure: August 26, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
13.5
violations / inspection
13.5 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019046706 | $400.00 | Aug 26, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections52 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora last inspected?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora last shut down?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora was last shut down on August 26, 2019 for roach 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 Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora had?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora find?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora been fined?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Mount Dora has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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