El Importado Sabor Original
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at El Importado Sabor Original, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Haines City restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed serving tray on top of hand wash sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went next door to neighboring restaurant and received cup of bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on three door prep table unit torn. Gaskets on empanada station flip top unit torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has left over food debris.
22-08-4
61
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Torn **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Torn **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Light not working **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Light out **Time Extended**
36-62-4
90
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.Establishment had water turned off due to piping under handwashing sink and three compartment sink leaking. Had employee turn water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Water was tuned off at the hand washing sink **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Torn **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Light not working **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No copy **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream cooler in dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Unprotected. **Admin Complaint**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink and hand wash sink leaking. Operator has buckets catching water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Leaking **Admin Complaint**
29-11-4
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.Establishment had water turned off due to piping under handwashing sink and three compartment sink leaking. Had employee turn water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory and employee posted for burgers and eggs undercooked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream cooler in dining area **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink and hand wash sink leaking. Operator has buckets catching water. **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed serving tray from hand sink next to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Employee removed bug zapper on dry storage shelf next to microwave and condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to trip sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach no label underneath the trip sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer heavy ice buildup on floors wall and ceiling.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on dry storage shelf with season and single service containers. Operator moved zapper from shelf.**Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
74
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in the hand washing sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries inside the walk in freezer. The manager removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand washing sink not secured to the wall but operating. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. White plastic spoons, forks and knives on the front counter. The manager presented the handles first. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
64
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be completed within 60 days. 05-27-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: No proof **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kits. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Wrong test strips they need quaternary ammonia test strips operator has chlorine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. No proof of employee training. Must be completed by 05-27-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: No proof **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Provided a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be completed within 60 days. 05-27-2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kits. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. No proof of employee training. Must be completed by 05-27-2023. **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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
52
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 121 F on the prep table in the kitchen. The operator moved the product to the walk in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes. The operator removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Importado Sabor Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Importado Sabor Original on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Importado Sabor Original?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Importado Sabor Original.
How does El Importado Sabor Original compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
El Importado Sabor Original most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.
Has El Importado Sabor Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Importado Sabor Original have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Importado Sabor Original 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 Importado Sabor Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Importado Sabor Original is inspected around three times per year on average.
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