El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City

Last inspected:

19 N 9 St, Haines City, FL 33844
Overview

El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City has been inspected 14 times since 2016, accumulating 34 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations appeared in at least three inspections (2021, 2024), and employee health policy violations were cited in 2023. High-priority violations for management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surface sanitation were documented in October 2021, resulting in a warning. An administrative complaint was recommended after a June 2023 inspection citing employee health policy and food condition violations. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
34Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 2.3 violations / inspection 2.3 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City last inspected?
El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City?
The most frequently cited violations at El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City had?
El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City find?
El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City ever been shut down?
No, El Viejon Bar and Grill in Haines City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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