MARITA'S LATIN BITES
East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32814
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in cook line .
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting breads with no hair restraints. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of black beans kept on floor by microwave.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on small freezer located in cook line .
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in prep area has some rusted shelves.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black to go containers kept on cook line . Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over churros in reach in freezer in prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over chipotle mayo in reach in cooler located in prep area.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Red beans with date marking of 04-14-2025
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red beans made on 04-14-2025
- 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. Inspector provided printed copy. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep table cooler at cook line -Exterior of freezer at front prep area -Exterior of rice cooker -Under grill drawer coolers -Under flat top grill - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Interior of prep table cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in 2 coolers Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Habanero sauce prepared on site had date of 9/28. Per operator the sauce was prepared on 10/21 in the week. Operator put correct date Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep table cooler at cook line -Exterior of freezer at front prep area -Exterior of rice cooker -Under grill drawer coolers -Under flat top grill
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Interior of prep table cook line
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in 2 coolers Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM expired 8/2023, 6/2024 Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Habanero sauce prepared on site had date of 9/28. Per operator the sauce was prepared on 10/21 in the week. Operator put correct date Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom with no self closing door.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook, cooking with no hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag on onions on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees water bottles and open can soda stored above food in reach in cooler.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused sour cream containers in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over fries and churros, in reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauce, in reach in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cilantro sauce 46F at prep station. 1 hour.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Albert Martinez expired.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at cooks line
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle and cell phone stored at cooks line next to white square cutting boards Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil at entrance to kitchen stored on floor
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at front counter stored directly on counter Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top grill and fryers
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license while inspection was conducted Corrected On-Site
- 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Bathroom reserved for customers Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).