Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL PULGARCITO RESTAURANT & BAR LLC

4950 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE G · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32839

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2739051
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6379683
DBPR license5811922

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 26, 2018 2:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 27, 2018 8:09 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo handwashing

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority03A-15-4

High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 47°F; cheese 48°F; cut cabbage 52°F; rice 45°F; cooked plant foods 47°F; in unit less than 4 hours. corrective action taken: product placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and began moving containers of food from reach in cooler to walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority28-34-1

High Priority – Establishment increased seating without municipal sewer approval. Licensed for 30 seats, there are 62 seats. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishware, then placing to air dry without sanitizing. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 68°F; held off temperature control 3 hours. corrective action taken: product placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans show handwashing sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink. There is no handwashing sink in kitchen at this time. The nearest handwashing sink is located in a recently added bar area in adjacent room, approximately 20 feet away from entrance to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Bar added to dining area. Area has an ice machine, handwashing sink and bottled beverage cooler. Additionally, restroom shown in that location is being converted to an office. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic33-19-4

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

Warning
#2Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease/food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-33-4

Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. On back patio. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Table below flat grill. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, unwashed produce over cooked meats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-41-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.