Inspection Report

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CONQUISTADOR BAR AND RESTAURANT

10400 COUNTY ROAD 48 · HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · FL 34737

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692046
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13635497
DBPR license4501440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler on cook line, operator moved chicken to the bottom, pork to top **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. –cut lettuce (45-46F – Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line across from 4 burner, held more than four hours per operator.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (45-46F – Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line across from 4 burner, held more than four hours per operator.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of spray hose at triple sink

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink beside double sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at drain beside beverage coolers on front line.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice is wearing a bracelet, operator educated employee, they removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under beverage coolers on front line. Operator mopped area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters and area around hood suppression system -floor drains throughout the kitchen

#7Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. -at bar area

#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over prepped lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.