El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

3897 N Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Overview

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in West Palm Beach experienced a significant compliance decline in early 2026, with a single inspection on January 6 documenting 21 violations including 10 high-priority findings related to management awareness, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory issues, and employee health policy. Employee health policy violations recurred across three consecutive inspections between January 6 and January 20, 2026, with a total of 8 high-priority citations in that span. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on November 4, 2024 for management awareness and employee health reporting violations, and again on January 6, 2026. A call back on March 5, 2026 resulted in compliance with no violations cited. The 11 inspections on record since 2023 documented 24 total violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2—but the facility has no emergency closures on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
31Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 2.6 violations / inspection 2.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 5 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach last inspected?
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach had?
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach find?
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant LLC in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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