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EL RODEO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Food safety records indicate EL RODEO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in WINTER HAVEN has 8 inspections with a 4.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 8 reports on file

Recker Highway
Winter Haven, Florida, 33880
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10936208

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by the exit door and restrooms.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher Operator cleaned debris and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At front counter operator inverted silverware. Corrected On-Site

7/2/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10868465

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield inside the ice machine Operators cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the Bar soda nozzles Operator cleaned and sanitized nozzles. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Cook placed date marks on foods. Corrected On-Site

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8832053

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen The operator turned on water at the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8831414

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8872685

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cony Mesera Pending callback for training due September 15.

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8786706

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine panel guard. Operator cleaned the panel guard with soap and chemical sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink at bar area. Operator removed ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cony Mesera Warning

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8553584

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the ice barrier at the bar.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8385484

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine shield.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Entire submerged inside guacamole. Spoon was removed from the guacamole. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One on cook line and two above three compartment sink.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water at hand washing sink. Water made proper temperature. Corrected On-Site