El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park

Last inspected:

1081 W Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825
Overview

El Zocalo Food Market is a vended water operation in Avon Park that has maintained a clean compliance record since its initial inspection in May 2022. The facility received 14 violations during its initial inspection as a new establishment, but has passed all subsequent focused inspections with zero violations cited in February 2025 and January 2026. Inspector notes indicate routine offsite inspections with lab results provided at each visit, confirming water quality standards are being met.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
14Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Vended Water Initial Inspection Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Request# 5078709. Initial inspection conducted. New owner. Water service documentation provided. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 7 of 8 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182191502* Visit # 9999-7182-1915-02 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Risk-Based Violations

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)(4)
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El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park last inspected?
El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 6, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park had?
El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park find?
El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Zocalo Food Market in Avon Park are: 3-201.11(C): Unlabeled violation; 3-304.15(A): Unlabeled violation; 3-302.11(A)(1): Unlabeled violation.

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