EL KORITA RESTAURANT
3107 N HWY 441, ZELLWOOD 32798
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Discarded boxes on the ground outside back door
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by upright freezers Corrected On-Site
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in make station on cooks line still has labels on in use produce.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several margarine containers reused with foods prepared in kitchen
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in 3 door unit by back door Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket front counter exceeds 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 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. Numerous cooked foods in refrigeration units from previous days not dated
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner is not labeled in spray bottle Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom has no hand wash sign Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - reach in cooler on line
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Oiler on cooks line has standing water Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout: 3 employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind refrigerator back hallway and storage areas.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining room that holds single serve ice cream.
- 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 in salt in back room storage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Rust in reach in cooler.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers reused to hold various food products throughout kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line to make station.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in cooler by back door. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pills stored on shelves stored with clean dishes and equipment near entrance to kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator received form from Bar harbor. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shells eggs over various ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Deep freezer by back door raw chicken and dice tomatoes not properly packaged.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored over bin of onions. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on prep table Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under coolers, under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach on side of 3 door cooler in kitchen (25) live roach on top of deep freezer, on sides of deep freezer and in gaskets, deep freezer in kitchen by cooking equipment (1) live roach on floor by prep table in kitchen (1) live roach on floor in kitchen by upright white freezer Admin Complaint
- 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 handout Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout English and Spanish - employees filled out and signed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical bottles over 3 compartment sink not labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).