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EL GARABATO LATIN BAR & GRILL

6432 E COLONIAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32807

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3673408
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13547172
DBPR license5800133

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate13 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 4

#14High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed

#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in between coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed

Stop Sale
#17High Priority29-42-4

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

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle caps on basin of hand sink at bar area

#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over 3 bay sink has openings **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in trap under bar Owner removed trap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind oven at cook line Hole in cove base in liquor room **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in stand up freezer in outside storage room

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar area

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen exit door

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line has debris build up

#13Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.