Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL IMPORTADO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3443812
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8953737
DBPR license5811218

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Cut lettuce 59F Pico 56F Cheese 54F Sausage 57F Ham 56F Cooked Pork 57 Cut Cabbage 51 Cheese 54 Salami 60 Yuca 57 **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic05-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Make table for hot holding directly under soap dispenser. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and home style refrigerator. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-64-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor upon entry of establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#9Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths around kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 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.