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EL IMPORTADO

2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3443812
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732838
DBPR license5811218

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Provided operator with Time and temperature control plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperature range for TCS items 55-61F Lettuce, cheese, Ham, raw chicken, sausage, fried cheese, fried plantains, hotdog sausages. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature range for TCS items 55-61F Lettuce, cheese, Ham, raw chicken, sausage, fried cheese, fried plantains, hotdog sausages **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing Sink removed next to triple sink per operator. Observed handwashing aide on wall. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic05-11-4

Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Make table for hot holding directly under soap dispenser.

#4Basic33-19-4

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

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and home style refrigerator.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor upon entry of establishment.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature.

#9Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths around kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.