El Encanto Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, El Encanto Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Summerfield restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at 64F in sink near ice machine. **Warning**
27-16-4
90
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
16-37-1
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Report from January 24, 2024.
27-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the cook line, to go container on top of reach-in cooler not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
70
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large pan of cooked rice in reach in color 44F-50F. Manager stated rice was cooked last night, in cooler overnight. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of window cleaner on rack over clean pan and single use silverware. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over clean glasses at bar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee scratched head then continued to remove blender and pour drink without washing hands.
12A-25-4
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. Large pan of cooked rice in reach in color 44-50F. Manager stated rice was cooked last night, in cooler overnight.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pan of cooked rice in reach in cooler: product temperature from outside 44F to inside 50F. Manager stated rice was cooked last night, in cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Large bin of rice with tight fitting lid. Bin shows condensation between grains of rice.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans on top of sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Flan and soup made onsite with dates of day made and placed in freezer, lacking second date on package from being thawed.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off under hand sink in deli area.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area does not have a self closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler behind bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under two boards in kitchen. Also, two wet towels not stored in sanitizer between uses.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of sunny d on top of ice cream in freezer. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several tanks behind bar
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice, plantains, and seasoning. All were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
22
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/ No manager on site five food employees
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One knife between prep table and reach-in cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers with old labels residue.
16-46-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Encanto Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Encanto Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Encanto Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Encanto Restaurant.
How does El Encanto Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Summerfield?
El Encanto Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Summerfield average of 73.
Has El Encanto Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Encanto Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Encanto 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 Encanto Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Encanto Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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