Corinto Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Corinto Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Oakland Park facility scores 85, putting Corinto Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to cooked grits. True Cooler. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken; (40F); Fish (45F)Bacon; (44F)Burgers; (42F). Walk In Cooler. Operator moved items to Chest Freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a purple liquid identified as a degreaser located under the dishwasher Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham; (45F)Ham; (45F)Corned beef; (45F)Turkey breast; (44F) Items moved to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over fish. walk in cooler. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from kitchen floor and placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw beef **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 Compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager change solution and replaced with pure bleach and water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager replaced sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
47
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 78F per cook not prep or prepared today, per cook over 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front counter chlorine over 200 Ppm. Operator discarded made fresh sanitizer. Rechecked 50 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over carrot sticks in reach in cooler. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shelled eggs and then touch raw diced green pepper and onions without washing hands. Explained to operator hand washing technique. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic and oil 78F
01B-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Pico de Gallo in flip top cooler 2. In container holding rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over dishwasher area. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line with an accumulation of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed in empty sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over cook line missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in contact with sour cream. Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
26
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handle and crack raw shell eggs and then touched clean and sanitized plates without removing gloves and washing hands. Explained to operator the correct hand washing method. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Sliced raw meat over un washed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken strips over a containers of diced green peppers and fresh cut plantains. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on shelf above flip top cooler at room temperature. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Explain to operator . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Small Hole in or other damage to wall by dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Package of hamburger patties and chicken breast stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corinto Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corinto Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corinto Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Corinto Restaurant.
How does Corinto Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Corinto Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Corinto Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corinto Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Corinto Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Corinto Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corinto Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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