EL IMPORTADO SABOR ORIGINAL
70 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, Haines City FL 33844 · 321-961-8292
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015157 | Feb 23, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked pork and chicken in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged walk in.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on center make table torn.
Food stored on floor. Burgers and fries stored on floor in bus bin, in walk in cooler. Employee removed off floor and placed on walk in rack.
Light not functioning. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving tray on top of hand wash sink, employee removed.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went next door to neighboring restaurant and received cup of bleach.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on three door prep table unit torn. Gaskets on empanada station flip top unit torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has left over food debris.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door
Light not functioning. In walk in cooler
Sep 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water.Establishment had water turned off due to piping under handwashing sink and three compartment sink leaking. Had employee turn water on.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door
Light not functioning. In walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream cooler in dining area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink and hand wash sink leaking. Operator has buckets catching water.
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water.Establishment had water turned off due to piping under handwashing sink and three compartment sink leaking. Had employee turn water on.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory and employee posted for burgers and eggs undercooked.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door
Light not functioning. In walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream cooler in dining area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink and hand wash sink leaking. Operator has buckets catching water.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed serving tray from hand sink next to front counter.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Employee removed bug zapper on dry storage shelf next to microwave and condiments.
Jul 15, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wipe gloves off the towel in between changing tasks. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup on floors, walls and ceiling.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed cloth.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line operator turned containers face down.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to trip sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach no label underneath the trip sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer heavy ice buildup on floors wall and ceiling.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on dry storage shelf with season and single service containers. Operator moved zapper from shelf.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in the hand washing sink. Items were removed.
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. Emailed a copy.
Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries inside the walk in freezer. The manager removed the product from off the floor.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand washing sink not secured to the wall but operating.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. White plastic spoons, forks and knives on the front counter. The manager presented the handles first.
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.