Inspection Report

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EL CONQUISTADOR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3355317
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374577
DBPR license4501440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 52f, Pineapple salsa 50f. Less than 4 hours. Chef placed on ice. French onion 52f. Was set out for prep and placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 66f. Chef placed in hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.