Haines City, Polk County

EL IMPORTADO SABOR ORIGINAL

70 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, Haines City, FL 33844

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Haines City
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24388651

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

31A-09-4

Detail 24388652

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

22-38-5

Detail 24388648

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

14-11-5

Detail 24388650

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on three door prep table unit torn. Gaskets on empanada station flip top unit torn.

14-69-4

Detail 24388649

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 24388647

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has left over food debris.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 24070686

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

36-62-4

Detail 24070687

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

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

27-12-4

Detail 24065399

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

14-11-5

Detail 24065402

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

36-62-4

Detail 24065403

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

51-18-6

Detail 24065398

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No copy Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 24065400

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

29-11-4

Detail 24065401

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

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

27-12-4

Detail 24061781

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

02B-01-5

Detail 24061777

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

14-11-5

Detail 24061775

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door Warning

36-62-4

Detail 24061778

Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24061780

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 24061779

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream cooler in dining area Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24061776

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

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23453859

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed serving tray from hand sink next to front counter. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23453858

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

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 22973832

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wipe gloves off the towel in between changing tasks. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

14-69-4

Detail 22973835

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup on floors, walls and ceiling.

21-04-4

Detail 22973834

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22973833

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line operator turned containers face down. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 22618328

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to trip sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22618326

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach no label underneath the trip sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22618327

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer heavy ice buildup on floors wall and ceiling.

35B-02-4

Detail 22618329

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

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22192238

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22192239

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in the hand washing sink. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22192234

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22192236

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

29-07-5

Detail 22192237

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand washing sink not secured to the wall but operating. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 22192235

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

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 22028810

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

16-37-1

Detail 22028812

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22028811

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

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 21893062

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2023. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21893057

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

53A-01-7

Detail 21893060

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be completed within 60 days. 05-27-2023. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21893058

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kits. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21893059

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

11-26-1

Detail 21893061

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