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EL VIEJON BAR AND GRILL

19 N 9 ST, Haines City FL 33844 · 8636049757

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6307600
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Walsh 8-6-2019 servsafe.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of kitchen. Operator moved boxes off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink behind bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor next to trip sink. Operator moved boxes.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.