Corazon Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Corazon Cocina Mexicana has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Corazon Cocina Mexicana's latest score of 95 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in Rubbermaid can **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw bacon wrapped Cooked jalapeños over cooked meats in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on cooks line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sprayer in dish room **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food plate on top of bag of flour in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to microwave broken on cooks line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door across from ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between tables on expo side of cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above can rack in kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf under table for dishwasher **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at side server station **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw portioned chicken over raw portioned beef in walk in cooler 2) Raw portioned beef over cooked taco meat pan in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cooks line Mexican rice (121F - Hot Holding); queso (105F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Placed on flat top for temperature recovery 15 minutes later Queso 171F Mexican rice 169F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found 1 in dish room 3 in men's restroom
35A-02-7
Intermediate - 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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in hand sink in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door across from ice machine
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry stock room
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1) walk in freezer around the door 2) reach in cooler in employee beverage station
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Unwashed avocados stored behind ready-to-eat sliced red onions on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line across from charbroiler.
08B-17-4
41
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
52
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler blocked by buckets
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sprouts and noodles
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Gray rice container
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. dishes sitting on the bar **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in water found at 86°
10-07-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corazon Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corazon Cocina Mexicana on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corazon Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Corazon Cocina Mexicana.
How does Corazon Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Corazon Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Corazon Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Corazon Cocina Mexicana have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corazon Cocina Mexicana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Corazon Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corazon Cocina Mexicana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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