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CORAZON COCINA MEXICANA

6800 VISITORS CIR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-237-9490

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5803711
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
4 Live, small flying insects found 1 in dish room 3 in men's restroom
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach for three comp sink and sanitizer buckets is a household bleach They are currently using approved chlorine for dish machine Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquor storage room
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the three compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bag of flour in dry stock room
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry stock room with tortillas on top
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling tile missing. In bag in box storage area next to server beverage station
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket in dry store rom on shelf
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of prepped items in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside of walk in cooler next to hand sink
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cooks line
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers at the bar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in Rubbermaid can
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw bacon wrapped Cooked jalapeños over cooked meats in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sprayer in dish room
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food plate on top of bag of flour in dry storage room
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to microwave broken on cooks line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door across from ice machine
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between tables on expo side of cooks line
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above can rack in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf under table for dishwasher
Basic/14-06-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at side server station
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
4 Live, small flying insects found 1 in dish room 3 in men's restroom
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw portioned chicken over raw portioned beef in walk in cooler 2) Raw portioned beef over cooked taco meat pan in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cooks line Mexican rice (121F - Hot Holding); queso (105F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Placed on flat top for temperature recovery 15 minutes later Queso 171F Mexican rice 169F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in hand sink in the kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door across from ice machine
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. In dry stock room
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1) walk in freezer around the door 2) reach in cooler in employee beverage station
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed avocados stored behind ready-to-eat sliced red onions on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line across from charbroiler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Sprayer in dish room next to dish washer
High priority/29-44-4
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 1)Container of cut lemons in ice bin at side server station next to door leading to kitchen 2) container of cut lemon in ice bin at soda machine at side of bar
High priority/08B-56-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1)Container of cut lemons in ice bin at side server station next to door leading to kitchen 2) container of cut lemon in ice bin at soda machine at side of bar
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in under counter reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood system over wok station on cooks line
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed avocados stored behind ready-to-eat sliced jalapeños on table top reach in cooler across from grill on cooks line
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Flammables stored/debris present in establishment.For reporting purposes only. Gas powered pressure washer stored next to ice machine by back door Stored outside now
/49-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood mix over commercially processed dumplings on cart in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. When entering the kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Clean kitchen utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cooks line
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/23 Operator printed during inspection
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer down
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tile missing by dish machine
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers on walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.