Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD

El Encanto Restaurant

8035 Snouffer School Rd Ste I

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Encanto Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Feb 19, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has El Encanto Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 19, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Comprehensive

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature

Official Wording

Cold Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode hot_and_cold_running_water_providedWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot And Cold Running Water Provided: Corrected Onsite

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Monitoring

Feb 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

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