Mi Pan Boricua Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -oil on floor under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -light outside of restroom at rear door
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Espresso cups not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon at espresso station in cup of water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items kept overnight on reach in cooler located in kitchen: Shredded mozzarella with temperature of 47F Whole pork with temperature of 47F Pastrami with temperature of 45F Cooked chicken with temperature of 45F Raw chicken breast with temperature of 50F Items kept overnight in glass case located in front counter : Flan 49F Tres leches 46F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items kept overnight on reach in cooler located in kitchen: Shredded mozzarella with temperature of 47F Whole pork with temperature of 47F Pastrami with temperature of 45F Cooked chicken with temperature of 45F Raw chicken breast with temperature of 50F Items kept overnight in glass case located in front counter : Flan 49F Tres leches 46F Items kept in reach in cooler located in kitchen for less than 4 hrs : Sliced ham 47F Shell eggs 53F Ham strips 58F Garlic oil herb marinade 72F
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler located in kitchen with temperature of 50F .
14-74-7
70
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Most containers in establishment non food grade containers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on 3 in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hinges on lid unattached to chest freezer across from cash register **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113F Operator turned on stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of kitchen cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2 holes behind bread racks - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stew (124F - Hot Holding) recheck 188F white rice (127F - Hot Holding)operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insect by bread racks **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Most containers in establishment non food grade containers
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw cube steak in reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shell eggs over raw pork Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on glass door cooler door 1 live roach on floor hand wash sink in kitchen 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink Operator killed and removed. Total 5 live roaches **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on 3 in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roacheson walls by mop sink 3 dead roacheson floor under mop sink 1 dead roaches on floor by hand sink in kitchen 13 dead roacheson floor under 3 compartment sink 6 dead roaches on wall behind prep table by grills 1 dead roach by bread rack Operator removed all dead roaches Total 34 dead roaches **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water on middle prep table kitchen Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and ring **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hinges on lid unattached to chest freezer across from cash register **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2 holes behind bread racks
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113F Operator turned on stove
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of kitchen cooking equipment
23-03-4
27
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage showing front counter area. And in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door cooler door front counter and freezer door in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler in kitchen
22-16-4
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee brought prepped ham from kitchen. Took gloves off. Took an order and did not wash hands before putting on new gloves. Operator explained procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Gave operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner under espresso machine. **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. Emailed a copy and operator filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on 2 door freezer in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage to tiles over entrance to kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza, chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter and one in entrance to kitchen.
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. Pitcher used in tub of beans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse hanging on storage rack above seasonings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath 3 comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed share dumpster **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath 3 comp sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding) from 50 minutes ago, operator reheated to 165f . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Dish area l **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw ground beef over bread . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Lack of hot water in the entire establishment- water temp 78f. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath 3 comp sink . **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath 3 comp sink **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of beans plastic containers . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Pan Boricua Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe.
How does Mi Pan Boricua Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mi Pan Boricua Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mi Pan Boricua Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Pan Boricua Cafe 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 Mi Pan Boricua Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Pan Boricua Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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