El Viejon Bar and Grill

19 N 9 St, Haines City, FL 33844
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at El Viejon Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Haines City average 90, so El Viejon Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Walsh 8-6-2019 servsafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor of kitchen. Operator moved boxes off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.**Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor next to trip sink. Operator moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Viejon Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Viejon Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Viejon Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Viejon Bar and Grill.

How does El Viejon Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

El Viejon Bar and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Haines City average of 90.

Has El Viejon Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Viejon Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Viejon Bar and Grill 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 Viejon Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Viejon Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.