Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs
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3410 S Hwy 17, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890Acapulco Cafe has logged 21 inspections across nine years with 107 total violations, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — roughly consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the recent inspection pattern shows significant compliance drift: hand washing violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 of the last 5, and allergen awareness violations in 3 consecutive inspections between January and June 2025. A January 2025 inspection issued a formal Warning after finding 10 violations including two high-priority issues (employee health policy and food in good condition). The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action, though the high volume of violations in a routine inspection suggests ongoing management issues around worker training and food handling practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs last inspected?
- Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Allergen awareness, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs had?
- Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs find?
- Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Acapulco Cafe in Zolfo Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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