DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MARACAS RESTAURANT

With 5 documented inspections, MARACAS RESTAURANT in KISSIMMEE has achieved a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3359 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916718

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in flour and oatmeal on cook line touching food. Handle of scoop in rice at prep area not labeled. Operator placed upright. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at waitstaff area stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to lemons and syrup. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sweet plantains on front line 128F, per operator less than 1 hour, raised temperature on wells and added water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in handwashing sink on cook line and fan blocking handwashing sink at prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in prep area. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes on cook line at 77F, per operator they hold them for 2 hours. Potatoes are not on time plan and had no time mark. Advised operator to include in time plan. Operator placed in cooler to cool down to 41F, per operator potatoes had been out for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at small handwashing sink at front counter and at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator turned on. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844630

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sweet potatoes walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink 400ppm Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-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/ Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent operator a copy to post. Will put on menu when they update them Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria and Leonardo
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728092

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrellas handing on the dry food storage rack
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee engages with food no hair restraint Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.in the kitchen
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.oil in the ware-washing area.
  • 14-49-4:Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Dripping grease . Above and below the hood filters .
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hws next to the 3 comp sink no hot water .

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600844

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in beans bin, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda syrups, operator was able to secure them. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook doing food preparation without any hair restraint, employee put in a hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink area
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front counter hand wash sink, operator added labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin by blenders in front counter without label, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2023, operator renew during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 3 leches made by Sweets by Karla without date marking
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In cookline hand wash sink, operator added soap Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349979

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in warmer
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of the ice machine . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.hws near The dish area Corrected On-Site
  • 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed 2 customers sitting at the bar actively smoking a vape.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxed tomatoes over washed peppers in the walk-in cooler .