HOWEY IN THE HILLS, Lake County

CONQUISTADOR BAR AND RESTAURANT

10400 COUNTY ROAD 48, HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL 34737

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
HOWEY IN THE HILLS
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 24381911

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler on cook line, operator moved chicken to the bottom, pork to top Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24381914

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --cut lettuce (45-46F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line across from 4 burner, held more than four hours per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 24381917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (45-46F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line across from 4 burner, held more than four hours per operator.

22-02-4

Detail 24381912

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of spray hose at triple sink

31B-03-4

Detail 24381909

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink beside double sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24381918

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen

29-18-4

Detail 24381916

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at drain beside beverage coolers on front line.

13-07-4

Detail 24381907

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice is wearing a bracelet, operator educated employee, they removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24381913

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under beverage coolers on front line. Operator mopped area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24381915

Basic - Heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24381910

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters and area around hood suppression system -floor drains throughout the kitchen

25-27-4

Detail 24381906

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. -at bar area

08B-17-4

Detail 24381908

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over prepped lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

03D-01-5

Detail 24274141

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -short ribs (44-46F - cooling since last evening ); sherry sauce (46-48F - cooling since last evening )

01B-36-5

Detail 24274155

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -short ribs (44-46F - cooling since last evening ); sherry sauce (46-48F - cooling since last evening )

08A-05-6

Detail 24274139

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over peas in reach in cooler on cook line, raw shrimp over sauces in walk in cooler, operator moved shrimp to bottom. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24274146

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking -raw fish beside raw chicken in walk in cooler, operator separated Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24274147

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -short ribs (44-46F - cooling since last evening ); sherry sauce (46-48F - cooling since last evening )...in deep pans, packed tight on cart in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24274153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -can opener is soiled

31B-05-4

Detail 24274140

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -cook line Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24274144

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar and flour containers in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24274151

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent and wall near server area has dust and cobweb buildup

14-11-5

Detail 24274154

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line

51-09-4

Detail 24274142

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license is for 100 seats, now has 153

36-22-4

Detail 24274152

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under prep sink, operator cleaned and put out floor dryer Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24274148

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen by prep sink and dish area

14-69-4

Detail 24274143

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 24274150

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar, operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24274149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of salamander on cook line -shelf under grill on cook line -floor drains are soiled in kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 24274145

Basic - Stored food not covered. -croquettes, operator covered Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23710164

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator and date marking from day prior Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23710161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator and date marking from day prior Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23710168

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table at cook line. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23710166

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 23710163

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23710165

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23710159

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 81 F at cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23710160

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23710167

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line

36-27-5

Detail 23710162

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area soiled.

Oct 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 19Total: 31

03D-02-5

Detail 23278981

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24, in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 23278980

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24,

08A-05-6

Detail 23279007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw scallops over cooked noodle in reach in unit on cook line -raw beef over lettuce in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-03-5

Detail 23278982

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -grouper in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler -mahi in walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 23278985

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw sea bass (48F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23278992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw sea bass (48F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.

41-10-4

Detail 23278997

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle next to tomatoes on prep table in kitchen. -lemon brite over seasoning in kitchen Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23279004

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded.

03D-15-4

Detail 23278995

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -French onion soup, 51F, prepared 10/16/24, in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23278996

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -utensils in clean dish rack -dough mixer in kitchen -interior of spray hose at dish area

02B-01-5

Detail 23278986

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -salmon and tuna. Operatorcorrected and printed new menus.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23278999

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -salmon and tuna. Operator corrected and printed new menus.

36-34-5

Detail 23278979

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen and server area.

24-07-4

Detail 23278988

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -utensils in black storage rack not all facing one direction.

06-09-1

Detail 23278987

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -grouper in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler -mahi in walk in cooler -

50-09-4

Detail 23278990

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license current and active, no license displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23279000

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -dishwasher storage rack

12B-07-4

Detail 23278991

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Gatorade bottle on prep table on cook line

14-11-5

Detail 23279006

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Rubber cutting board liner on dish storage area.

36-73-4

Detail 23278993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under reach in cooler in bar -drains on cook line

36-24-5

Detail 23279003

Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls throughout kitchen and ceiling tile in server area.

22-08-4

Detail 23279005

Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23279001

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23278984

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms used by employees Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23278983

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers and interior of fryer cabinets -top back of fryer cabinets -shelf under grill on cook line.

25-05-4

Detail 23279008

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes on floor in server area. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23278989

Basic - Stored food not covered. -lobster meat in reach in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

33-06-4

Detail 23278998

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Handwashing sink in server area. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23279002

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed oranges over macadamia nuts in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23279009

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -stored in mop bucket

02D-01-5

Detail 23278994

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container on cook line, salt container on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22774211

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22774207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cut lettuce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 22774206

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22774209

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 22774210

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.

22-08-4

Detail 22774205

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stack ovens.

31B-04-4

Detail 22774208

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station.

29-11-4

Detail 22774204

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Condenser leaking in walk in cooler.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22614475

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22614476

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 52f, Pineapple salsa 50f. Less than 4 hours. Chef placed on ice. French onion 52f. Was set out for prep and placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22614477

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22614474

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 66f. Chef placed in hot water. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22614473

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour. Corrected On-Site Warning