El Valenciano Restaurant

208 E Main St, Dundee, FL 33838

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at El Valenciano Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. El Valenciano Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Dundee restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luzcibel Santana. Armando Santana-2/14/23 cert#23262310 active certification on duty

53A-03-7

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Oct 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf near food. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-freezer on cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside panel of the grill.

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters on cook line.

36-50-4

Basic - White and red Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Under prep table area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Valenciano Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Valenciano Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Valenciano Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Valenciano Restaurant.

How does El Valenciano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dundee?

El Valenciano Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dundee average of 90.

Has El Valenciano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Valenciano Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Valenciano 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 Valenciano Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Valenciano Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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