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EL PULGARCITO GRILL AND BAR LLC

EL PULGARCITO GRILL AND BAR LLC in ORLANDO has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

4950 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL STE G

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13658851

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line cooler -reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -rear storage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -rear storage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -right side of reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -rear storage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -rear storage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 46-04-4:- From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door in pool hall does not open - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -storage area added to rear of building - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13574180

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 3 int, 13 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line cooler -reach in freezer
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -rear storage area
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches in glue trap in rear storage room Admin Complaint
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Around kitchen
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -rear storage area
  • 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -food stored in cooler and freezer in rear room not fully enclosed
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -right side of reach in freezer
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door in storage room
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gap around rear door in storage room
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). -rear storage area not fully enclosed
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -rear storage area
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -rear storage area
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door in pool hall does not open
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -approximately 100 rodent droppings in rear storage room behind equipment and under storage shelves Storage room contains single service items, clean dishes, and food storage Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -storage area added to rear of building
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen

11/12/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10947365

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

3/28/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8830859

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat top grill
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt containers
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans; made at 10am (127F - Cooling); rice made at 10am (107F - Cooling) in kitchen. Advised to put on ice and in cooler. Tempted again at 1:05pm. Temperature range for both was 70-95F. Advised to immediately put in freezer. For proper temperature cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on butter and tortillas .
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tamales in to-go bags. Operator immediately removed and put into ziplock bags Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed corn and other veggies in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork and eggs mix dated 3/20. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

7/16/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8790939

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

3/14/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8534927

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and bowls in storage room.
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. In bar area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and stove
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature. Operator put in walk in. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler from day before 50-56F. Stop sale.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In bottom of pans in make line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10/24/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8366845

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave oven.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand sink is stripped.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male restroom.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of walk in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside in back of building.
  • 11-27-4: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 operator with form. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in dining room