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FONDA EL CRIOLLITO RESTAURANT

4701 S SEMORAN BLVD UNIT B · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3567938
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10714443
DBPR license5813536

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over cooked octopus in bottom of cold table Operator switched **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (123F – Hot Holding); white rice (123F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (111F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (113F – Hot Holding) Per operator 3 hours. Operator turned up steam table to bring up temperature **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 8

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

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. Bag of shredded cheese in bottom of make table **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 2-18-25 **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chest freezer in prep area **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No batteries **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cuban met portions removed from freezer day before **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked in establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan in ice bin Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Granite counter broken divider by cold well Pilos to mash plantains cracked **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Ice buildup up from coils **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink prep area Vents in hood **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of soda bottom of make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom cold well **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.