ENCANTO LATIN BISTRO
15771 S APODKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32821
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
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JUL 24
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DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on gasket of tall reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (127F - Hot Holding); chicken (128F - Hot Holding) in unit less then four hours, operator increased temperature in hotwell
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in shredded chicken in hotwell
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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/
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tortilla in lowboy cooler
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator coached employee
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In green salsa. Operator removed
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 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/
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on gasket of tall reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream kept in reach in cooler for 4 hrs with temperature of 48F. Mozzarella cheese kept overnight on tall reach in cooler with temperature of 68F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 68F, sour cream kept on reach in cooler ambient cooling for 4 hrs with temperature of 48F, sour cream cilantro sauce kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 63F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop rice.
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.All coolers with temperatures of 50 and 60F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor under stove. Debris on floor under three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris on reach in coolers.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans (54F - Cooling) operator states made night prior, in bottom of make table
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/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over shredded pork in black reach in. Shell eggs over tortillas in make table
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans improperly cooled
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese; (63F - Cold Holding). On counter top, operator states out of cooler less then one hour, placed in cooler to chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (84F - Hot Holding) operator states out less then one four hours, will reheat to proper temperature
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pot covered
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in front area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items in counter cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped straws and forks behind front counter
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.