ESCOBAR KITCHEN
13769 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY UNIT D, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-949-2985
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 111seats during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018057956 | Oct 15, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cooked pork at walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf Raw chicken stored over ice cream at low boy reach in freezer at cooks line.Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap,paper towel and washing sign. Operator placed soap and paper towel
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice,emailed operator time plan
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women and men bathroom doors
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at cooks line. Operator moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf next to dry goods at kitchen. Operator moved to employee storage
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout facility
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line. Operator moved off oven door handle
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Asparagus and cut jalapeños stored in containers lined with paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of cream cheese at reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shell eggs stored over peeled and cut sweet plantains in walk in cooler Raw shrimp stored over sauces at walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers being rinsed off in hand washing sink by triple sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Only some menus had identifiers for raw items,operator marked all of the menus
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar by ice machine
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Facility is using triple sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen tuna and fish cakes thawing in container filled with water. Operator turned on cold water to continuously run on items
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For the raw sushi items on menu
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women's bathroom doors
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut jalapenos,cooked asparagus,cucumbers and cooked chorizo stored in containers lined with paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line blocked by trash can
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For the raw sushi items on menu
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice. Emailed operator time plan
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at front counter in clear bottle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women's bathroom doors
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with rice
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Per operator, no changes were made by them upon receiving establishment. Upon reviewing previous plans from 9-14-2024, there has been a partition added between kitchen and bar. A handwashing sink has been added at the bar area for scooping ice, and a dump sink. There is a dish machine now in place next to the triple sink.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection by the back exit door
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Yessyka, Rugemely and Otniel David provided by Trust20
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets from reach in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In the kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), prime the machine and it was chlorine 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork meat over cooked bacon in reach in cooler drawers. Employee flipped items for raw pork to be in the bottom.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved the raw ground beef to be underneath the raw pork.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection by the back exit door
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed perforated pan in front handwashing sink. Employee removed it.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Yessyka, Rugemely and Otniel David provided by Trust20
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets, employee flipped them
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets from reach in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath the front handwashing sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In the kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall with the shelves in front of ice machine
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment plans shows mop sink is outside, no mop sink on site.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front hand wash sink slow draining.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer without label, operator labeled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood is dusty
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both women and men bathrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2019 and 4/1/2023
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 111seats during inspection
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil containers directly on the floor
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door coole
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.