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9521 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR 117-A · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737187
DBPR license5804901

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used for peeled plantains in tall reach in freezer.

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp in tall reach in cooler. Raw beef over salsas in reach in cooler at make table closest to hood system. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table.

#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers, 2 cooks at start of inspection. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at establishment. Per operator, maintenance person did repairs and had turned hot water off. Operator turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at handwashing sink at front counter.

#22Intermediate11-26-1

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. Some employees, Ana and endri. Operator had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on prep table by make tables. Operator placed drinks in container and labeled for employees. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones on prep table and maketable. And at dry goods shelving. Observed bags next too pastries and over drinks at front counter shelves. Operator placed in container labeled employees. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of make table in front of hood. Rice cooker handle.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and oil container on floor.

#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation on hood.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles touching flour, rice, and corn.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.

#9Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries at front counter, tres leches and milhojas.

#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One under hood.

#11Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink in men and women's bathroom, and at front counter.

#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On table next to grill.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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
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.