EL GAUCHO GRILL Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

7300 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 8/26/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
D
56 / 100
Concerning

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Jacksonville restaurants score 86 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 7 minor issues found

Inspected August 26, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 5% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
3
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings

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Frequently Asked Questions

EL GAUCHO GRILL's most recent inspection on August 26, 2026 found 14 violations including 4 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 56/100 (Grade D).

Yes — EL GAUCHO GRILL's inspection on August 26, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 14 violations were recorded: 4 high-risk, 3 moderate, and 7 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

EL GAUCHO GRILL was last inspected on August 26, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

EL GAUCHO GRILL's ClearScore of 56/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 95% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 14 violations at EL GAUCHO GRILL: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 3. Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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