El Sancocho De May

9250 Bear Lake Rd, Apopka, FL 32703
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

El Sancocho De May has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Apopka average 78, so El Sancocho De May trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dish machine. Truck has quat test strips - using chlorine for sanitizer
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 110; beans 105; foods on stove top, less than 4 hours, operator turned heat on to products for immediate temperature recovery **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 110°; beans 105°; foods on stove top, less than 4 hours, operator turned heat on to products for immediate temperature recovery **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
61
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sancocho De May last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sancocho De May on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sancocho De May?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sancocho De May.

How does El Sancocho De May compare to other restaurants in Apopka?

El Sancocho De May most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.

Has El Sancocho De May's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sancocho De May have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sancocho De May means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.