Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
By comparison, the average Longwood facility scores 87, putting Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: Operator states all items held overnight. - rice (44f-47fF - Cold Holding); - rookies sauce (45F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (45f-47fF - Cold Holding); - queso (45F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); - buttermilk (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Operator states walkin cooler is scheduled for repairs later today. No tcs foods held in walk in unit. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - front line cutting board grooved and stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - salsa verde date marked 3/5 (45f-53fF - Cooling); - salsa roja date marked 3/4 (43f-45fF - Cooling); - refried beans date marked 3/4 (44f-48fF - Cooling); - rice (44f-50fF - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - white fish used for ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over flan in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - front cookline cooler door handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phones on dry storage shelves
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
23-03-4
43
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - vacuum breaker device not in the correct location - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 6 employees working - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - vacuum breaker device not in the correct location - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 6 employees working - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - salsa (44F - Cold Holding); - beans (45F - Cold Holding); - rice (45F - Cold Holding); - salsa rojas (50f - Cold Holding) made yesterday per manager - salsa green (51f - Cold Holding) made yesterday per manager **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - vacuum breaker device not in the correct location
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 6 employees working
53A-05-6
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook employee at front line no hair restraint.
13-03-4
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Taco shells made at facility lined with paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table across from cooking elements
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood light out
36-62-4
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler. Thermometer at the door is damaged and the thermometer in the unit was not operating properly. Ambient temperature in the cooler 42°
05-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute has a mold like build up
22-20-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
How does Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acapulquito Cocina Mexicana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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