ACAPULCO CAFE
3410 S HWY 17, Zolfo Springs FL 33890 · 863.735.0677
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed quaternary strips and no color chart.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, sauce and green beans made yesterday without a date mark in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on right side of reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and shrimp on the floor in the reach in freezer.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle down in container of beans in kitchen, owner moved.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice in the reach in cooler, owner stated was made yesterday, not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with a torn gasket on the right side.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of tortillas, and other boxes of food on the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of the scoop in the pinto beans in the kitchen, owner corrected.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink by the three compartment sink, employee replaced the soap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken thighs on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light in men's bathroom is not working.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered at front counter by coffee machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup and hamburger meat uncovered in the reach in cooler.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on shelves under prep tables in the kitchen inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's bathroom not covered with a lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored upright on shelve at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers and pots of food in reach in cooler not labeled or had a date on them.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a couple of bottles of medicine in the kitchen, operator removed and put in correct area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over flour tortillas in the walk in freezer, operator moved.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pots of tripe soup in reach in cooler in the kitchen not date marked.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in men's bathroom soap dispenser is empty.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on shelves under prep tables in the kitchen inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's bathroom not covered with a lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored upright on shelve at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers and pots of food in reach in cooler not labeled or had a date on them.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm corrected to 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open container of raw bacon and chorizo sausages stored over and on top of container of readybto eat cooked food in reach on cooler at back storage area. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reachin cooler at back storage area with no cover to prevent contamination from above open wire racks, cooked poultry, beef, pork, raw burgers, Operator covered all.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed label of common name worn of chemical spray bottle at warewash area. Operator added label.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.