SOFRITO LATIN CAFE
8607 PALM PARKWAY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32836
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon in the reach in cooler drawers per Manager salmon may be undercooked if customers request, spoke to manager using Festival Latin foods notify company at time of inspection. Must cook to 145°f until receive proof of parasite destruction letter Aqua Chile 1/3/2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures diced ham 44°f, shredded cheese 44°f, sliced tomatoes 45°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler stored inside the cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill food items. Checked garlic mayo 52°f stored inside reach in cooler. Manager notify refrigeration company arrived at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sauces mojo, house dressing, garlic mayo stored on the expo line not time mark per shift lleader stored product out at 7:30 am must be marked daily for 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food particles left on the blade.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowls stored inside hand wash sink located in the dish machine area. Employee removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used for dumping ice in the bar, only can be used for hand washing spoke to Manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers cracked on the ends used for empanadas.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for checking sanitizer.
Basic 3
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils (tongs) stored inside standing water near steam table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression hood filters terrible accumulation of grease dripping down on the edge of the panel. ( cook line)
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beef empanadas and chicken uncovered stored inside reach in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.