MARITA'S LATIN BITES
9446 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · 407.844.6446
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 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
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020014284 | Mar 4, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee had double gloves on. Touched bacon, removed one pair of gloves no hand wash. Inspector coached employee to properly change gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over ice in reach in freezer located by office
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Queso dip with date of 02-24-2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso dip with date marked of 2-24-2026
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Swiss with temperature of 49, sliced ham with temperature of 50F kept in reach in cooler make table for 3hrs. Employee placed for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart in cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on table that has cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets on reach in cooler drawers under flat top.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves on reach in cooler located on prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk red seasoning with no name Bulk salt
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on prep area. Stored appropriately. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraints. Employee placed cap on head.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil gallon and pack of water stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler located at prep area.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over churros in reach in freezer in prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over chipotle mayo in reach in cooler located in prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Red beans with date marking of 04-14-2025
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red beans made on 04-14-2025
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. Inspector provided printed copy. Corrective Action Taken**
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting breads with no hair restraints.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of black beans kept on floor by microwave.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on small freezer located in cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in prep area has some rusted shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black to go containers kept on cook line.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - 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. Habanero sauce prepared on site had date of 9/28. Per operator the sauce was prepared on 10/21 in the week. Operator put correct date
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep table cooler at cook line -Exterior of freezer at front prep area -Exterior of rice cooker -Under grill drawer coolers -Under flat top grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Interior of prep table cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in 2 coolers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM expired 8/2023, 6/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Habanero sauce prepared on site had date of 9/28. Per operator the sauce was prepared on 10/21 in the week. Operator put correct date
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep table cooler at cook line -Exterior of freezer at front prep area -Exterior of rice cooker -Under grill drawer coolers -Under flat top grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Interior of prep table cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat items in 2 coolers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over fries and churros, in reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauce, in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cilantro sauce 46F at prep station. 1 hour.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Albert Martinez expired.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom with no self closing door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook, cooking with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Bag on onions on kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees water bottles and open can soda stored above food in reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused sour cream containers in reach in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license while inspection was conducted
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Bathroom reserved for customers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle and cell phone stored at cooks line next to white square cutting boards
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil at entrance to kitchen stored on floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at front counter stored directly on counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top grill and fryers
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.