El Azucarero Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited El Azucarero Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The city-wide average for Haines City sits at 90, putting El Azucarero Restaurant on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves and not wash hands prior to working with food. Reviewed with manager proper hand washing procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Only sanitizer available to sanitize dishes is laundry grade bleach. **Admin Complaint** Manager went to store to buy food grade bleach for proper sanitation. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager brought soap for both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used for storage for dish rags and wire scrapers. Manager had employee removed rags. **Corrected on site** Hand wash sink in server station being used to wash dishes.
31A-11-4
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/ Three cooks, one cashier, one server. Efrain Botia 10/17/2025, CFM showed up with food manager card. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed on counter and wrapped in plastic wrap. Told employee to unwrap fish and place in reach in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
29-11-4
41
Apr 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed chicken in bags from over rack of ribs in stand up reach in freezer by exit door of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed chicken from grocery bags in stand up reach in freezer by exit door of kitchen.
14-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator removed boxes of oil from floor by exit door of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed portion cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage. Operator placed label on it **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator poured water out of container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pans too deep. More than 4 inches. Reviewed procedures with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
90
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127F. Inside the holding cabinet located in the kitchen. Kitchen manager increased the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Next to the window in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the 3 door refrigerator next to the window in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Azucarero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Azucarero Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does El Azucarero Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
El Azucarero Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Haines City average of 90.
Has El Azucarero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Azucarero Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Azucarero Restaurant 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 El Azucarero Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Azucarero Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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