Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills

Last inspected:

10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
Overview

Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey in the Hills has been inspected 20 times between 2016 and February 2026, accumulating 140 total violations—an average of 7 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across inspections, with management awareness cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, alongside recurring findings for chemical storage, food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, employee health policy, and proper handwashing. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 resulted in 33 violations (high-priority citations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and allergen awareness) with an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
140Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills: Comparison to Lake County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg 6.29 violations / inspection 6.29 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lake County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. New certificates 94695, 94694, 133405 expired 8/20/2017 **Corrected On-Site**

Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills last inspected?
Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills?
The most frequently cited violations at Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills had?
Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills find?
Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills ever been shut down?
No, Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Conquistador Bar and Restaurant in Howey In The Hills operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: El Conquistador (2016).

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