EL RAPIDO RESTAURANT
9785 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE E, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.409.9512
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the back by the 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Frozen raw pork belly stored over vanilla ice cream at reach in freezer at prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk,cheese and pork temping between 52F-56F.Per operator items were bought from reach in cooler in prep station about 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler at prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table across from fryer at cooks line Cut
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter had cups in sink. Operator moved cups to triple sink
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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.
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. Pull out drawers reach in cooler at wait station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of low boy reach in cooler at wait staff area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at glass reach in cooler at wait station area
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by cooks line
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing located at entrance to kitchen where drinks are made
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container at dry dish storage
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. With rolling cart and part of prep table
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pork,cheese and pasta stored in thank you bags throughout store
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pasta in hand washing sink by triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand washing by triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with fruit pulp
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered milk at front counter in clear container
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator submitted payment, renewal is in process.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils on prep table of kitchen by handwashing sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor cracked by triple sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind triple sink, and between partition of both kitchens.
Light not functioning. Two lights under hood system.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed plantains. Operator moved to another reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and pork over cooked rice, operator switched
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned it
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the back by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw and ready to eat food in non food grade containers in the freezers and coolers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through the the kitchen and in the storage area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the back by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw and ready to eat food in non food grade containers in the freezers and coolers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked white rice and smoked cooked pork chops under raw chicken.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through the the kitchen and in the storage area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
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.