PALETERIA EL PROGRESO
711 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32807 · 407-271-4055
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
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MAR 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over butter in stand up cooler in back prep area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar container
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink missing paper towels
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tortillas and fried chicharones missing labels
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not self closing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to exterior has gap at bottom of door
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well was off during inspection. Operator turn well on
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service small and large containers not inverted. Operator inverted items
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No hood system for table top fryer
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to show proof of food manger certificate
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink missing paper towels
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. Unable to show proof of any food handler training
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tortillas and fried chicharones missing labels
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not self closing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to exterior has gap at bottom of door
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well was off during inspection. Operator turn well on
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service small and large containers not inverted. Operator inverted items
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. No hood system for table top fryer
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile by back door missing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside gap under door Doors to out side also have holes.advised to fill holes
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.