Acapulco Cafe
3410 S Hwy 17, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 · Permanent Food Service · License 3500028
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed rice in the steam table at 122°F, per owner stated the cover was off and will reheat to 165°F.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed a pot of chicken soup, beef tripe, tamales per owner made yesterday on 10/27/26 and not date marked.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Observed E. Zamora expired 9/21/2021.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed three cases of sausage on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed handle of scoop down in container of beans, owner moved scoop.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a container with no handle in container of sugar, owner moved.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.