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RESTAURANT EL MESQUITE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433581
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722607
DBPR license3500270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

8 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
Inspector observations are being synchronized.
Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 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.