EL IMPORTADO
2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-930-5563
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024072533 | Sep 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2023016889 | Dec 20, 2022 | Jun 15, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2019001958 | Nov 7, 2018 | Apr 26, 2019 | $500 |
| 4--2017035988 | Jul 19, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All white cutting boards on cooks line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over cabbage on table at back of kitchen. Operator moved to chemical shelf.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over lemons in reach-in cooler next to chest freezer. Operator rearranged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef over ham and sausage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator rearranged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area. -At front counter.
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. The only employee present has been working 3 weeks without being informed. Filled form during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At handwashing sink at warewashing area. - At front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All white cutting boards on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Along bottom and bottom right side of back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles throughout.
Food stored on floor. Cases of hot sauce stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over oil and plantains near exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Male restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at handwashing sink on cooks line. Water turned off below.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired for 60 days without certificate.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in inoperable ice machine at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned interior of machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several water bottles on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hair accessories, face mask, facial cleanser and other personal items on top of reach-in cooler next to chest freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Along bottom and bottom right side of back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles cracked in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Inoperable ice machine at back of kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water at mop sink.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over containers of salsas in reach in cooler next to white chest freezer. Operator moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef temping 48F, held overnight in reach-in cooler, per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef temping 48F, held overnight in reach-in cooler, per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with three ends attached to faucet, no vacuum breaker at all three ends of splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter. Moved to wash hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine, for triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter. Operator placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter. Operator placed soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above maketable.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to chest freezer, digital thermometer reads 33F, but cooler not holding TCS items at 41F or below.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table of kitchen. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Along bottom and bottom right side of back exit door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching food inside container of sugar across from tall reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter. Emailed sign to operator.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer.
Sep 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature range for TCS items 55-61F Lettuce, cheese, Ham, raw chicken, sausage, fried cheese, fried plantains, hotdog sausages
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing Sink removed next to triple sink per operator. Observed handwashing aide on wall.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Make table for hot holding directly under soap dispenser.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and home style refrigerator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor upon entry of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths around kitchen.
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Provided operator with Time and temperature control plan.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperature range for TCS items 55-61F Lettuce, cheese, Ham, raw chicken, sausage, fried cheese, fried plantains, hotdog sausages.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature range for TCS items 55-61F Lettuce, cheese, Ham, raw chicken, sausage, fried cheese, fried plantains, hotdog sausages
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing Sink removed next to triple sink per operator. Observed handwashing aide on wall.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef in ziplock back inside handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Make table for hot holding directly under soap dispenser.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and home style refrigerator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor upon entry of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table and reach in cooler in front of fryer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths around kitchen.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through kitchen and walk-in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket at the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and the bottom of make table.
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding. Operator stated that he cut everything at 8:30 am and put it to the make table-advised to move everything back to the walk-in cooler to cool down. Operator moved everything to the walk-in cooler to cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored at the employee hand sink at the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at the 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through kitchen and walk-in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket at the walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The one at the entrance to the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and the bottom of make table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee go to the kitchen, put on gloves and work with food preparation without washing hands.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 34 each Venezuelan Chicha Drink prepared at home. Observed 12 each flan and 10 each tres leches prepared at home.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over ready to eat arepas and raw chicken p/raw burgers over cooked yuca in walk-in cooler. Operator removed them.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw burgers in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 34 each Venezuelan Chicha Drink prepared at home. Observed 12 each flan and 10 each tres leches prepared at home.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); white cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator opened freezer door to help bring temperature down to at least 41F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 during inspection
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 bottles without label, 1 with blue liquid and 1 with clear liquid. Operator labeled them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in flour bin. Operator removed it.
Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back exit
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. From reach in coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink. Provided and operator corrected.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service eating utensils directly on the floor in the front counter area. Operator removed them.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed spoons, forks and knives by the cash register not protected. Operator placed them in a place out of reach of customers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are soiled
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin without label. Operator added label
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.