El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield

Last inspected:

16580 S Hwy 475, Summerfield, FL 34491
Overview

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has accumulated 87 violations across 20 inspections, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. One disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2024, and proper cooking temperature violations recurred in 2024 and 2025. A high-priority management awareness violation was cited in December 2023 (14 violations total, the highest single-inspection count on record) and again in March 2024 when an administrative complaint was recommended. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone (March 2024) and a blocked marked exit in the back dining room (May 2015). The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations, following a February 11 inspection that issued a Warning for three intermediate violations related to correct procedures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
87Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2015033890 $160.00 Jul 15, 2015 Miami (Doral)

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher at entrance of kitchen from bar in recharge zone.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back dining room door was blocked by speakers. **Corrected On-Site**

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield last inspected?
El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield?
The most frequently cited violations at El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield are: Premises clean, Shell stock requirements, Correct procedures.
How many health inspections has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield had?
El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield find?
El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield ever been shut down?
No, El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield been fined?
El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Encanto Restaurant in Summerfield operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Rice and Beans BBQ (2015), El Criollo (2024).

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