EL CALENTON PR
EL CALENTON PR has 4 health inspections on file for its HAINES CITY location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5570 US HWY 17-92
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572439
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves. Coached operator on how to sand down cutting boards, or advised to get new ones. Warning
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed whole chickens, and whole pig being cooked on an outside grill. Warning
- 14-03-4:High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Observed galvanized metal rods being used for rotisserie chicken and whole pig, cooking procedures. Informed operator of only utilizing proper food grade materials in food preparation . Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wooden board on top of hand wash sink, being used for storage. Operator removed board and sink was accessible. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed axel mounted grille, no hinged cover, and galvanized metal rods used for cooking materials. Informed operator to contact plan review. Informed operator of proper food grade materials to operate outdoor grill. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 for any employees. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10881343
Inspection Date: 8/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8713874
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned all containers face down. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557993
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed