El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island
5708 Maloney Ave, Stock Island, FL 33040
El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island has accumulated 175 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations have been cited in at least 8 of the 21 inspections, representing a persistent systemic issue. Employee health reporting violations, handwashing procedure violations, and improper cooking temperature citations also appear repeatedly throughout the record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025 identified 15 violations, including four high-priority findings related to employee health policy, consumer advisory, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 5, 2025
El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island last inspected?
- El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island had?
- El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island find?
- El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island was most recently inspected on August 5, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island ever been shut down?
- No, El Mocho Restaurant in Stock Island 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 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 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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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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