Fonda El Criollito Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Fonda El Criollito Restaurant has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 17 violations.
Across the inspection history, “drain cover(s) missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Fonda El Criollito Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Recommended that operator does not need a splitter and remove splitter
29-42-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In dining area
29-18-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster emptied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-14-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided operator with seating change form to update seating from 6 to 48 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water to hand wash sink front of restaurant not functioning
29-08-4
64
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 9 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and dried hands onsoiled wiping cloth **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator drank from cup without washing hands before resuming to cook **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee handled raw chicken and washed hands with no soap **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pico in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Grey water backing up from floor drain on cookline and in prep area when handwashing sink on cook line is used . Operator voluntarily closed to fix problem. Will not open until reinspected. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanada (118F - Hot Holding); potato balls (109F - Hot Holding); empanada (109F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours operator turned up heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid on table with to go container and sauces In kitchen **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator dumped mop water on ground out back door **Warning**
28-14-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Inside of rice bucket in kitchen Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grill bricks in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Either handwashing wash sink Operator stocked one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator went through a remodel without plan review. Operator has a smoker outside not on approved plans **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bucket of rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator drank from beverage without a lid while working cookline **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table cutting board **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Mortar and pestle cracked Shelving in reach in cooler missing clips **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on floor by hand wash sink and under prep table Case of plantains on floor in walk in cooler Many items on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator vaping inside. Let operator know vaping indoors is not permitted **Warning**
54-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes over pan of cooked item in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
6
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over cooked octopus in bottom of cold table Operator switched **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (123F - Hot Holding); white rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (111F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator 3 hours. Operator turned up steam table to bring up temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Bag of shredded cheese in bottom of make table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No batteries **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cuban met portions removed from freezer day before **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
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. Nothing is date marked in establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Granite counter broken divider by cold well Pilos to mash plantains cracked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Ice buildup up from coils **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
32
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (123F - Hot Holding); white rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (111F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator 3 hours. Operator turned up steam table to bring up temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over cooked octopus in bottom of cold table Operator switched **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Bag of shredded cheese in bottom of make table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No batteries **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cuban met portions removed from freezer day before **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
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. Nothing is date marked in establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Granite counter broken divider by cold well Pilos to mash plantains cracked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Ice buildup up from coils **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
32
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over cooked octopus in bottom of cold table Operator switched **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (123F - Hot Holding); white rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (111F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator 3 hours. Operator turned up steam table to bring up temperature **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Bag of shredded cheese in bottom of make table **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 2-18-25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chest freezer in prep area **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No batteries **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cuban met portions removed from freezer day before **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked in establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom cold well **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan in ice bin Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Granite counter broken divider by cold well Pilos to mash plantains cracked **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Ice buildup up from coils **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink prep area Vents in hood **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of soda bottom of make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
17
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rolls in bottom of make tablein grocery bags **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Everything needs to be date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware washing handsink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator put some there **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink in ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan in ice in ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Restroom
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Many different items on floor in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Handwashing sink in prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top of hotbox Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Prep area handwashing sink
29-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
12
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed cooked cooked shredded pork over a case of unwashed limes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black to go bags covering the white rice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (128F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours, employee turned the heat up on the hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On both openings of splitters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee stated they make over easy eggs. Provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
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. Observed tripleta meat mix and octopus salad without date marking **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray water with clear liquid without label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in cook line and kitchen rusty and dusty **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted in drying rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Locked in office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Drying rack area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the dish room area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container and frying oils in kitchen. Cases of food and a pot of cooked beans in walk in cooler and cases of food in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Doors enclosing dumpster area broke. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
33-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. From hood, 2 out of **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen, in front of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve items on the floor next to the bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with sauces **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers dusty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen hand wash sink faucet spraying when turned on **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Poked shredded pork in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
9
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
4
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bags used throughout to store food. On the bags it indicates not to be used for food storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Less than 2 hours per operator. Operator states she throws away after 4 hours but no time marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All paperwork is locked in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All paperwork locked in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is in locked office so employees can not check temperature of food. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All paperwork locked in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All paperwork is locked in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Emailed a Spanish copy to manager. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. And inside of door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasonings. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several dishes on dish rack. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. All paperwork locked in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler box of chicken on floor. Walk in freezer several boxes on floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Lots of ice build up in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler across from walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One in dirty water in mop bucket and one in mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
20
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 12 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bags used throughout to store food. On the bags it indicates not to be used for food storage.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Shelled eggs on top shelf in reach in cooler over opened container of butter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Roast beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Less than 2 hours per operator. Operator states she throws away after 4 hours but no time marked.
03B-01-6
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. Milk in reach in cooler opened 11/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. All paperwork is locked in office.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand sink by coke cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All paperwork locked in office.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to coke cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer is in locked office so employees can not check temperature of food. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. All paperwork locked in office.
53B-01-5
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. All paperwork is locked in office.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas, potato balls, sorullos de main. Emailed a Spanish copy to manager.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in coke cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Lots of ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. And inside of door. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several dishes on dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. All paperwork locked in office.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler box of chicken on floor. Walk in freezer several boxes on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler across from walk in cooler. Shelves in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of butter in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One in dirty water in mop bucket and one in mop sink.
42-01-4
9
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
19
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over tamales. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink, manager moved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at coffee bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Cake in display **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Shelves in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup to scoop sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 1.Single use trays next to hand sink. 2. Sugar container 3. Product in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
24-26-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to back door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler on service line. Chocolate bars. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hat or hair net. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Prep table 2. Torn gasket walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1.Behind make table on front counter 2. Next to ice machine on coffee counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Around door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice machine on front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fonda El Criollito Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fonda El Criollito Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fonda El Criollito Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fonda El Criollito Restaurant.
How does Fonda El Criollito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Fonda El Criollito Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Fonda El Criollito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fonda El Criollito Restaurant have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fonda El Criollito 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 Fonda El Criollito Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fonda El Criollito Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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