EL CONQUISTADOR
10400 COUNTY ROAD 48 · HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · FL 34737
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24, in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24,
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw scallops over cooked noodle in reach in unit on cook line -raw beef over lettuce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -grouper in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler -mahi in walk in cooler
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw sea bass (48F – Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw sea bass (48F – Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle next to tomatoes on prep table in kitchen. -lemon brite over seasoning in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24, in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -utensils in clean dish rack -dough mixer in kitchen -interior of spray hose at dish area
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -salmon and tuna. Operatorcorrected and printed new menus.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -salmon and tuna. Operator corrected and printed new menus.
Basic 19
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen and server area.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -utensils in black storage rack not all facing one direction.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -grouper in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler -mahi in walk in cooler –
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license current and active, no license displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -dishwasher storage rack
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Gatorade bottle on prep table on cook line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Rubber cutting board liner on dish storage area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under reach in cooler in bar -drains on cook line
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to walls throughout kitchen and ceiling tile in server area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms used by employees **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers and interior of fryer cabinets -top back of fryer cabinets -shelf under grill on cook line.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -lobster meat in reach in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Handwashing sink in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed oranges over macadamia nuts in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -stored in mop bucket
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container on cook line, salt container on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.