Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL KORITA RESTAURANT

3107 N HWY 441 · ZELLWOOD · Orange County · FL 32798

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3368368
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387628
DBPR license5808480

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 23, 2023 2:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 25, 2023 9:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach on side of 3 door cooler in kitchen (25) live roach on top of deep freezer, on sides of deep freezer and in gaskets, deep freezer in kitchen by cooking equipment (1) live roach on floor by prep table in kitchen (1) live roach on floor in kitchen by upright white freezer **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator with handout English and Spanish – employees filled out and signed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical bottles over 3 compartment sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on prep table **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under coolers, under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-31-5

Basic – unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen – unplugged not in use – waiting for part for repairs **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.