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MARITA'S LATIN BITES

Food safety records indicate MARITA'S LATIN BITES in ORLANDO has 6 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32814
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935411

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraints. Employee placed cap on head . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil gallon and pack of water stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler located at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on prep area. Stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706042

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705507

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773874

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441938

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389900

  • 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