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EL PRINCIPE

2079 HWY 70 E · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1286764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8668136
DBPR license2450052

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 1

#1Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:16 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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.