MARISCOS LOS PULPOS RESTAURANT LLC
2332 W OAK RIDGE RD, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.635.9574
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021008808 | Dec 17, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2019016507 | Feb 7, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2018021538 | Apr 9, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2018025502 | Apr 25, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance.
oyster tags not marked with last date served. Also in order.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Near back door.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice. Management removed bowl.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. Over triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Management removed towel.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipe hand sink at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature. Cook added to cooler.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, and oysters.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in walk in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple Togo container bowls with no handle throughout facility. Operator removed all bowls from products.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tongue in 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature per operator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in mop buckets by bar ice machine.
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing knife in hws at front service counter, cook dumping ice in hws.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, and oysters.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in walk in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hws by 3 compartment sink at entrance to cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple Togo container bowls with no handle throughout facility. Operator removed all bowls from products.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tongue in 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature per operator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in mop buckets by bar ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, spices in container by dish machine. Operator labeled.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping clothes in sink at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave old food debris.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 4 cases of oysters no tag.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine will not fill with water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and cellphone on meat slicer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave old food debris.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. For,s and spoons at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
Oct 18, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and bottom of table where cutting boards are stored.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Tested at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above peeled onions.
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 form.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small pots and metal pans on clean storage rack.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk seasoning container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and bottom of table where cutting boards are stored.
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.