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FONDA EL CRIOLLITO RESTAURANT

4701 S SEMORAN BLVD UNIT B · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3347438
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8366698
DBPR license5813536

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority12 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bags used throughout to store food. On the bags it indicates not to be used for food storage.

#12High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Shelled eggs on top shelf in reach in cooler over opened container of butter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Roast beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03F-02-5

High 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. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main.

#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Less than 2 hours per operator. Operator states she throws away after 4 hours but no time marked.

Intermediate 12

#16Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened 11/25. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate11-27-4

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. All paperwork is locked in office.

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can.

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand sink by coke cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All paperwork locked in office.

#21Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to coke cooler.

#23Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is in locked office so employees can not check temperature of food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#24Intermediate53B-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. All paperwork locked in office.

#25Intermediate11-26-1

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. All paperwork is locked in office.

#26Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Emailed a Spanish copy to manager.

#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in coke cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. And inside of door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasonings.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several dishes on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. All paperwork locked in office.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler box of chicken on floor. Walk in freezer several boxes on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Lots of ice build up in walk in freezer.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler across from walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of butter in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One in dirty water in mop bucket and one in mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.