Acapulco Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Acapulco Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Acapulco Cafe's latest score of 78 sits above the Florida average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken thighs on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light in men's bathroom is not working.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered at front counter by coffee machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup and hamburger meat uncovered in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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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**
24-05-4
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**
32-12-5
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**
08B-38-4
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**
25-05-4
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**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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**
41-07-4
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**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in men's bathroom soap dispenser is empty. **Warning**
31B-06-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-02-5
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's bathroom not covered with a lid. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored upright on shelve at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
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**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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**
22-42-4
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**
08A-05-6
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**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
11-26-1
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chorizo stored over open container of cooked chicken in reachin at back storage area. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw burger,cooked chicken, raw steak, chicken stock all stored uncovered at back storage reach in cooler. Operator covered all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed containers of beans,rice,with handle of scoop in contact with food. Operator moved scoops to keep handles above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries and white out liquid, stored over food on dry storage shelf. Manager moved to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef over bell peppers in reach in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acapulco Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acapulco Cafe on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acapulco Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Acapulco Cafe.
Has Acapulco Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acapulco Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Acapulco Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Acapulco Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acapulco Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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