El Garabato
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
86
Score
El Garabato has been inspected nine times since 2022. El Garabato was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind oven at cook line Hole in cove base in liquor room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed
03D-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in between coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle caps on basin of hand sink at bar area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms
31B-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over 3 bay sink has openings **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in trap under bar Owner removed trap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind oven at cook line Hole in cove base in liquor room **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in stand up freezer in outside storage room
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen exit door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line has debris build up
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
17
Sep 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage room in outside area with mop sink
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at 3 bay sink leaking Pipe under mop sink leaking
29-11-4
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib with splitter back storage area no vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing tight fitting
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door leading outside **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front hand sink bar area and women's room
31B-04-4
58
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items stored in coolers no date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or drying device in both men's and women's restrooms
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor Employee removed and placed on rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door leading to outside
35B-01-4
70
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-05-5
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. Operator unable to find form. Provided new. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to find form. Provided new form, working employees read and signed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - For outdoor dry storage room spigot next to mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Cold cuts and portioned sliced cheese throughout.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. - Quat test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At bar sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. - At bar sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Styrofoam cup used as scoop for conch salad. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. - Mortar and pestle on cook line for Mofongo. **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
Basic - Fruit fly trap hanging over food. - Hanging above dry storage rack. Cook removed device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Excessive amount of old cooking equipment at back area enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
47
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Garabato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Garabato on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Garabato?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Garabato.
How does El Garabato compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Garabato most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Garabato's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Garabato have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Garabato 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 El Garabato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Garabato is inspected around three times per year on average.
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