El Burro Loco I -Drive
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, El Burro Loco I -Drive has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Burro Loco I -Drive's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn tortillas in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink by back door **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box dispenser
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
36-34-5
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) sandwich top reach in cooler cutting boards 2) white cutting board by three comp sink
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom and woman's restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white single door reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic sixth pan in ice machine on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bag in box dispenser
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler- handle and door spring on top of the door
14-11-5
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers and on hot well in back area - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood over flat top grill in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler portioned refried beans (47F - Cold Holding); whole pork butt (46F - Cold Holding); portioned cooked shredded chicken (45F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Placed items in reach in freezer for temperature recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers and on hot well in back area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink by three comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - In-use pizza wheel cutter stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Hot well and sandwich top reach in cooler in kitchen
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood over flat top grill in the kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket bucket outside the back door
42-01-4
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All in walk in cooler Raw pork 45 Raw beef 46 Raw chicken 47 Less than four hours as it was right temp when they arrived, they are placing all items in walk in cooler to reach in freezers and coolers for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle blue containing toxic substance not labeled outside of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean kitchen utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner outside of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in coolers in the kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On sandwich prep table next to double door reach in cooler on the kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Double door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
55
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Back door .
35B-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Burro Loco I -Drive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Burro Loco I -Drive on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Burro Loco I -Drive?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Burro Loco I -Drive.
How does El Burro Loco I -Drive compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Burro Loco I -Drive most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Burro Loco I -Drive's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Burro Loco I -Drive have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Burro Loco I -Drive 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 El Burro Loco I -Drive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Burro Loco I -Drive is inspected around three times per year on average.
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