El Coqui Catering

1878 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited El Coqui Catering six times, with records going back to 2023. El Coqui Catering was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 73, putting El Coqui Catering squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler door

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -large plastic containers on dish drying shelf

16-46-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom, provided handwashing signs in English and Spanish **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine exceeding 200ppm, operator diluted with water, rechecked 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-18-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -over dry storage area

38-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to triple sink, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -water hose that normally hangs on hook next to hand sink was laying in handsink instead. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee J expired 5-19-23

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above hand sink in employee bathroom

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in front service counter area -employee bathroom

36-34-5

Jul 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -coffee station hand sink used as a dump statio debris in sink **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

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 - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Ladies room

27-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -dough in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -cookline 0 ppm

21-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Coqui Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Coqui Catering on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Coqui Catering?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Coqui Catering.

How does El Coqui Catering compare to other restaurants in Deltona?

El Coqui Catering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deltona average of 73.

Has El Coqui Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Coqui Catering have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Coqui Catering 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 El Coqui Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Coqui Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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