Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RESTAURANT EL MESQUITE

825 SR 66 · ZOLFO SPRINGS · Hardee County · FL 33890

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3433581
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10712844
DBPR license3500270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#1High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bibb under the preparation sink located in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for sanitizer bucket or 3 compartment sinks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in wait station. Owner placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.