DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT
201 E HINSON AVE, Haines City FL 33844 · 863-969-6046
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall above prep table. Manager eradicated roach, washed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085999 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Cold holding beans 48-55 from previous day 1/19/26. Covered and in deep pan.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Cold holding beans 48-55 from previous day 1/19/26. Covered and in deep pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box back prep area hot holding chicken 125, employee placed to reheat, retemped 170F
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled and has deep grooves no longer cleanable. Interior ice bin soiled Interior reach in cooler bakery side
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in handwashing sink on cooks line, employee removed items
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for sanitation.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Attempted to calibrate thermometer and operators thermometer reading negative. Unable to adjust
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Three door reach in cooler back prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed. Purse on rack with clean equipment on bakery side
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in disrepair on two door cooler in back prep area
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Bakery area, employee removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line oven, employee removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sprinkles station spoons in product, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bakery cooler gaskets soiled Spray hose at bakery three compartment sink soiled Hood filters
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at coffee station
Nov 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area, food preparation, baking area, bulging.
Nov 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flies on shelf above flip top unit in kitchen. Observed 4 live flies on shelf above three compartment sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall above prep table. Manager eradicated roach, washed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pastry horns soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area, food preparation, baking area, bulging.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind refrigerator units in dry storage area. Observed 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf, in dry storage area. Observed one dead roach behind grill in standing water. Observed dead roach on wall in kitchen above flip top unit on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back dry storage area above glass door reach in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk next to expresso machine 58F. 9:10 am Operator placed in freezer to reduce temperature. 43F at temp taken at 9:47 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on serving line. Rice 98F Operator voluntarily discarded food item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield Operator turned off ice machine cleaned and sanitized ice machine. With sanitizing solution.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to the mop sink Employee vacuum water up and sanitized area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of glass cleaner on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Operator removed Bag of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed cloth from under cutting on cook line.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle water stored in ice machine operator said ice is not sold to public just used for coolers in restaurant.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on single service shelf at front counter.operator moved phones.
Food stored on floor. Lard in containers on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed containers on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned over containers.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shrimp stored in Togo bags inside the reach in freezer in the back prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over cream inside the reach in cooler in the back prep / storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese slices
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheddar cheese 61F Sliced provolone cheese 61F. Inside the top section of the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs127F Chicken 118F. Inside the hot box. Manager increased the temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blades.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit for quaternary products
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sinks. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Provided a copy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while making bread pudding. Informed the employee she can't eat while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. A case of chicken and eggs stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Informed the operator to relocate.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
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.