EL CRITICO
9741 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL #10, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-779-3391
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
MAY 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken stored on top of beef at the bottom of make table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015001804 | Jan 12, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | $400 |
| 4--2015007754 | Jan 12, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored on top of container of raw shell eggs in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink by triple sink.Operator put soap in container
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink at cooks line
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Odoban chemical spray stored on prep table next to container of liquid butter. Operator moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to triple sink had cup and towel inside. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not secured next to ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above reach-in freezer damaged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hats and a cellphone charger next to seasonings on shelf in back of kitchen. Above prep table at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open. Operator closed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has accumulated ice build on floor in between shelving units. Per operator they are working on repairing unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler below maketable at front counter.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed white gas tanks stored inside facility by back door exit. Per operator they belong to the food truck located outside of their facility. Operator placed propane tanks outside.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. 1 from hood
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Observed variety of ice creams in reach in freezer from Cristal Fruits. Owners stated he asked them company and the do not have a license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork under raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork to be over the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Limonada de mango, toddy, kola, bati bati, fresa, mora, Nutella, coco, tamarindo, parchita ice cream tubs from Cristal Fruits company without license
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicha drink with cook pasta (60F - Cold Holding), operator stated the reach in cooler was unplugged. Less than 5 hours, operator placed them in the freezer to ensure temperature goes down to at least 41F. sliced deli ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (49F - Cold Holding). Less than 2 hours operator moved them to the walk in cooler to bring g down the temperature to at least 41F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink from cookline, employee replaced the paper towels.
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 and completed with employee during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the soda syrups, operator secured them
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of fries in walk in freezer and cases of mayo in dry storage. Employees moved them both to shelves.
Light not functioning. 1 from hood
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons by the ice cream cart not T inverted, employee inverted them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken stored on top of beef at the bottom of make table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula stored on the employee hand sink front area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink Front area.
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 to operator.
Food stored on floor. Fries on the floor at the walk-in freezer. Oil on floor next to the 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Walk-in cooler.
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.