EL ANTOJO COLOMBIANO
15 S 10 ST, Haines City FL 33844 · 863.348.2577
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed chicken in bags from over rack of ribs in stand up reach in freezer by exit door of kitchen.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves and not wash hands prior to working with food. Reviewed with manager proper hand washing procedures.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Only sanitizer available to sanitize dishes is laundry grade bleach. Manager went to store to buy food grade bleach for proper sanitation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used for storage for dish rags and wire scrapers. Manager had employee removed rags. Hand wash sink in server station being used to wash dishes.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three cooks, one cashier, one server. Efrain Botia 10/17/2025, CFM showed up with food manager card.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed towels at hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager brought soap for both hand wash sinks.
Employee eating while preparing food.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed on counter and wrapped in plastic wrap. Told employee to unwrap fish and place in reach in cooler to thaw.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed chicken from grocery bags in stand up reach in freezer by exit door of kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed chicken in bags from over rack of ribs in stand up reach in freezer by exit door of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Operator removed boxes of oil from floor by exit door of kitchen.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed portion cups.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator poured water out of container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage. Operator placed label on it
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pans too deep. More than 4 inches. Reviewed procedures with the operator.
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.