El Korita Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
64
Score
El Korita Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground out back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cooks line make station has labels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed vegetables stored in margarine containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
64
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepcid and other medicine stored on shelf with plates
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut out thank you bag used to flatten corn tortillas. Opera switched to food grade bag
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over case of tomatoes in three door reach in cooler
08A-04-5
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. No date mark on milk,per operator opened over 24 hours Pork,beef and chicken prepared onsite,per operator made over 24 hours
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two plants stored in hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in three door reach in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hat or hair net
13-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board n cooks line
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in clear container
02D-01-5
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles in kitchen holding chemicals not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground out back door **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cooks line make station has labels **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed vegetables stored in margarine containers **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by ice machine soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
45
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided operator with handout: 3 employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom has no hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - reach in cooler on line
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Oiler on cooks line has standing water **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator received form from Bar harbor. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shells eggs over various ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Deep freezer by back door raw chicken and dice tomatoes not properly packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored over bin of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pills stored on shelves stored with clean dishes and equipment near entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind refrigerator back hallway and storage areas.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining room that holds single serve ice cream.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, handle in salt in back room storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Rust in reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers reused to hold various food products throughout kitchen.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line to make station.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in cooler by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
23
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach on side of 3 door cooler in kitchen (25) live roach on top of deep freezer, on sides of deep freezer and in gaskets, deep freezer in kitchen by cooking equipment (1) live roach on floor by prep table in kitchen (1) live roach on floor in kitchen by upright white freezer **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Provided operator with handout English and Spanish - employees filled out and signed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical bottles over 3 compartment sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under coolers, under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
27
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored directly in to go bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Provided printout for operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 dozen eggs stored in hand sink by back door **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner hanging by 3 compartment sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded trash outside back door
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter Ice build up in freezer in dining room holding freezer pops
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer has accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer in back storage area by cooks line is soiled Front freezer behind counter is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Facility using empty butter containers to hold food
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
32
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach inside door gasket to upright freezer in kitchen
35A-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair Gasket torn - upright freezer in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door is torn
35B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Korita Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Korita Restaurant on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Korita Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Korita Restaurant.
Has El Korita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Korita Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Korita 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 El Korita Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Korita Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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