El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park
Last inspected:
195 Blanding Blvd Ste 1, Orange Park, FL 32073El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has accumulated 242 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The restaurant was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity, most recently with daily emergency order callbacks in May and August 2022 showing repeated non-compliance. Fire safety inspections documented two violations at the location, including a rear exit blocked with a metal bar that required a hammer to remove. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,200.
Most recent closure: August 2, 2022 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Clay County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Emergency Closure History (3)
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022055079 | $1,200.00 | Aug 2, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 5--2022031556 | $400.00 | May 5, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2017021002 | $400.00 | Apr 28, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked with sliding metal bar, operator needs to use hammer to remove. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.top of water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 3 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 11 inspections36 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park last inspected?
- El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park last shut down?
- El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park was last shut down on August 2, 2022 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 Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park had?
- El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park find?
- El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park was most recently inspected on October 16, 2025 with 16 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park been fined?
- El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Mariachi Mexican Grill in Orange Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sorbello's (2016-2018).
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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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