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ACAPULCO CAFE

Based on 6 health inspections, ACAPULCO CAFE in ZOLFO SPRINGS has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 6 reports on file

3410 S HWY 17, ZOLFO SPRINGS 33890

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10882906

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with a torn gasket on the right side.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of tortillas, and other boxes of food on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of the scoop in the pinto beans in the kitchen, owner corrected. 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. Observed rice in the reach in cooler, owner stated was made yesterday, not date marked.

6/6/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10764489

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken thighs on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light in men's bathroom is not working.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered at front counter by coffee machine.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup and hamburger meat uncovered in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand washing sink by the three compartment sink, employee replaced the soap. Corrected On-Site

4/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10764303

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on shelves under prep tables in the kitchen inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's bathroom not covered with a lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored upright on shelve at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers and pots of food in reach in cooler not labeled or had a date on them. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8730898

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on shelves under prep tables in the kitchen inverted. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's bathroom not covered with a lid. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored upright on shelve at front counter. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers and pots of food in reach in cooler not labeled or had a date on them. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a couple of bottles of medicine in the kitchen, operator removed and put in correct area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over flour tortillas in the walk in freezer, operator moved. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 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. Observed pots of tripe soup in reach in cooler in the kitchen not date marked. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in men's bathroom soap dispenser is empty. Warning

1/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8450185

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reachin cooler at back storage area with no cover to prevent contamination from above open wire racks, cooked poultry, beef, pork, raw burgers, Operator covered all. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open container of raw bacon and chorizo sausages stored over and on top of container of readybto eat cooked food in reach on cooler at back storage area. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

7/20/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8352147

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed label of common name worn of chemical spray bottle at warewash area. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site