Medellin Burger Steak Bar
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Medellin Burger Steak Bar appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Altamonte Springs facility scores 76, putting Medellin Burger Steak Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand wash sink removed from prep/dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Plumber on site, hand wash sink being reinstalled at time of callback. Time extended 7 days. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -stickers on some containers from previous product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -no CFM for facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: No one at facility has proof of CFM. Time extend 14 days. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -stickers on some containers from previous product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher in prep room hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -no CFM for facility. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator was able to get chlorine bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to hood, stove. Around furnace. -some grease on bottom of hood filters. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -stickers on some containers from previous product. **Warning**
16-46-4
67
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork belly (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); plantains (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Door slightly open at start of inspection. Operator will monitor and move food for temperature recovery. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4-1-23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen near cutting board. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -items washed and rinsed but not sanitized. Provided handout. Only sanitizer on site is a spray sanitizer that is ready to use. Unable to use as sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Recommend operator use chlorine bleach. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen filled with equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at kitchen hand wash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters extremely soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door of kitchen held open by rock, 1 small flying insect in kitchen. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -unlocked reach-in freezer outside back kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
35
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Medellin Burger Steak Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Medellin Burger Steak Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Medellin Burger Steak Bar?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Medellin Burger Steak Bar.
How does Medellin Burger Steak Bar compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Medellin Burger Steak Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Medellin Burger Steak Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Medellin Burger Steak Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Medellin Burger Steak Bar 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 Medellin Burger Steak Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Medellin Burger Steak Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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