ACHIOTE PUERTO RICAN RESTAURANT
12325 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 6, Orlando FL 32837
Last inspected Aug 1, 2024 · 3 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
AUG 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017030446 | Jun 22, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | $600 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen corn fritters stored in mini trash bags at walk in freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and cleaner stored on storage shelf over canned pineapple juice and to go tops
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar had a strainer with wet napkins and straws
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait staff area had no paper towel
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time mark for garlic in oil,per operator less than four hours.Educated operator on several ways to time stamp
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda boxes next to walk in freezer
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees finish drink in styrofoam cup and discard on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap at exit door back of kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave above reach in cooler by steam table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from stove has heavy food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at wait staff area
Apr 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1-2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plantain since 04-03-2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Plantain date cooked 04-03-2024
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 peace Mahi fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi fish.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the exit door and back of the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs hung it at the stove door.
Light not functioning. One light burn at the hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fresh garlic in oil without time marking.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
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. Norelis, Yeysi, Lazaro have been working longer than 60 days
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over food preparation area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen vents dusty
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket over the ice machine, operator flipped it
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Bar dish machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door exit, bottom of door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor tiles in disrepair and back door exit
Light not functioning. 4 out from hood
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.