Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL IMPORTADO

2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3671274
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13539377
DBPR license5811218

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over lemons in reach-in cooler next to chest freezer. Operator rearranged.

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef over ham and sausage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator rearranged.

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area. -At front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. The only employee present has been working 3 weeks without being informed. Filled form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area. – At front counter.

Basic 12

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Along bottom and bottom right side of back exit door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles throughout.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of hot sauce stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.

#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#7Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#8Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over oil and plantains near exit door.

#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer on cooks line.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic32-23-5

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Male restroom.

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at handwashing sink on cooks line. Water turned off below.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.