EL IMPORTADO

2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD, ORLANDO 32837

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 10/4/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5: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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8989892
2024-10-04
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/27/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 05-11-4: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**
  • 35B-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**
  • 08B-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**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4: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**
  • 31B-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**
  • 36-64-5: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**
  • 06-01-5: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**
  • 33-31-5: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**
  • 21-12-4: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**
  • 03A-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**
  • 31A-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**
  • 31A-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**
  • 31B-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**
Food Inspector #8953737
2024-09-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 9/25/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Make table for hot holding directly under soap dispenser.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and home style refrigerator.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor upon entry of establishment.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths around kitchen.
  • 03A-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**
  • 01B-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**
  • 03A-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**
  • 31A-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**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8732838
2024-09-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).