EL GARABATO LATIN BAR & GRILL
6432 E COLONIAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32807
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer. Next to shelves. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of frying oil container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Operator coached employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make line. Can opener soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter next to shake machine. **Warning**
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. – Fish on the menu specified as red snapper, operator serving Snapper and was not able to provide invoice or a box with label stating Red Snapper. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Edmundo O. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitation solution. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter next to shake mixer machine. Women's bathroom. **Warning**
Basic 16
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored handled down in 3 component sink area. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tote bag hanging on dry food storage shelves kitchen back door area. Umbrella on dry food storage shelves entrance to the kitchen. Employee drinks stored in white reach in cooler with RTE. Speaker above prep area, wic cooler. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing ring and bracelet. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up double door reach in cooler. Kitchen area. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood at cook line has accumulation of grease. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp 72F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in women's bathrooms. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
32-23-5Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Women's bathroom toilet not properly flushing. Men's urinal out of order. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. HW sink faucet leaking. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.