El Garabato Latin Bar & Grill

6432 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807 · Permanent Food Service · License 5800133

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 44 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.High priority · fixed on the spot · 24 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 16 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-36
Administrative complaint on Oct 26, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score44

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct262026

Routine inspection

25 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
24 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  More time given
Intermediate6
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  More time given
Basic16
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  More time given
  Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  More time given
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  More time given
  Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
  Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  More time given
  Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  More time given
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
25 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer. Next to shelves. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Sanitizer bucket stored on top of frying oil container. Operator corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Operator coached employee.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  No test strips for quaternary sanitation solution.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  White cutting board on make line. Can opener soiled.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Front counter next to shake machine.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Front counter next to shake mixer machine. Women's bathroom.
- Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
  - Fish on the menu specified as red snapper, operator serving Snapper and was not able to provide invoice or a box with label stating Red Snapper.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  Edmundo O.
Basic16
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Temp 72°F. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Front counter. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Cook wearing ring and bracelet.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Gasket on stand up double door reach in cooler. Kitchen area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Cook line.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Utensils stored handled down in 3 component sink area.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  HW sink faucet leaking. Near 3 compartment sink
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No hand washing sign in women's bathrooms.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  Both bathrooms.
  Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  No self closing.
  Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  Women's bathroom toilet not properly flushing. Men's urinal out of order.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  Hood at cook line has accumulation of grease.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Tote bag hanging on dry food storage shelves kitchen back door area. Umbrella on dry food storage shelves entrance to the kitchen. Employee drinks stored in white reach in cooler with RTE. Speaker above prep area, wic cooler.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website