EL KORITA RESTAURANT
3107 N HWY 441, Zellwood FL 32798 · 407 814 9933
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023067796 | Oct 23, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2018029378 | Apr 19, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. 4 bottles of medicine on food storage table in kitchen Various bottles of medicine in food shelving in kitchen
Live, small flying insects found 4 flying insects in kitchen cooking area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in kitchen refrigeration unit
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. 2 new employees working has no employee reporting available, employee signed form during inspection
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under 3 compartment sink
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous Margarine tubs reused for various food storage items
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from cooking equipment has standing water
Towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled to right of ice machine by front counter
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen
Garbage on the ground out back door
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cooks line make station has labels
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed vegetables stored in margarine containers
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepcid and other medicine stored on shelf with plates
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut out thank you bag used to flatten corn tortillas. Opera switched to food grade bag
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over case of tomatoes in three door reach in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark on milk,per operator opened over 24 hours Pork,beef and chicken prepared onsite,per operator made over 24 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two plants stored in hand washing sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in three door reach in cooler
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hat or hair net
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board n cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in clear container
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles in kitchen holding chemicals not labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen
Garbage on the ground out back door
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cooks line make station has labels
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed vegetables stored in margarine containers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by ice machine soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in 3 door unit by back door
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket front counter exceeds 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner is not labeled in spray bottle
Discarded boxes on the ground outside back door
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by upright freezers
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in make station on cooks line still has labels on in use produce.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several margarine containers reused with foods prepared in kitchen
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom has no hand wash sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - reach in cooler on line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Oiler on cooks line has standing water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pills stored on shelves stored with clean dishes and equipment near entrance to kitchen.
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.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shells eggs over various ready to eat foods.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored over bin of onions.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind refrigerator back hallway and storage areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining room that holds single serve ice cream.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Rust in reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers reused to hold various food products throughout kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line to make station.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in cooler by back door.
Oct 25, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs
Oct 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
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
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink by back door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical bottles over 3 compartment sink not labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under coolers, under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs
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.