El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee
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1595 East Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee has accumulated 354 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.8 violations per inspection—nearly three times Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received Warning Issued dispositions in multiple recent inspections and is currently operating under a pending Call Back - Extension given status as of November 3, 2025. Management awareness violations, employee health policy violations, and food contact surface violations appear repeatedly across inspections. Proper hand and arm washing violations, approved food source violations, parasite destruction violations, consumer advisory violations, and chemical storage violations are also recurring findings. High-priority violations dominate the recent record: the October 30–31 inspections alone cited 2 high-priority violations for management awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory compliance, and employee health policy. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 24 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee: Comparison to Orange County Averages
El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections55 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections52 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee last inspected?
- El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee had?
- El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee find?
- El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee ever been shut down?
- No, El Sombrero Mexican Grill in Ocoee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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