The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
58
Score
The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry rice container - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pot on top storage shelf not inverted - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer by bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish cake thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bottles of Chimicheri sauce, general tsao , oil label - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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/ 7/16/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry rice container
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pot on top storage shelf not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cooked rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer by bathroom
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish cake thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bottles of Chimicheri sauce, general tsao , oil label
02D-01-5
52
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Operator is holding sushi rice on 4hr time but no time is marked. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna, salmon; (46F-52F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Neptune salad. Offers salmon undercooked not indicated on menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over sauce and mayonnaise in front counter prep cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
43
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in cooler over multiple ready to eat items. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. Operator immediately cut open **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bar tender wearing watch - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler fridge with food inside stored in bathroom. Advised operator no food can be stored in a bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. cooking equipment and dry goods stored in bathroom. Advised operator to remove. Nothing should stored in bathroom besides chemicals - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in cooler over multiple ready to eat items. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. Operator immediately cut open **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. cooking equipment and dry goods stored in bathroom. Advised operator to remove. Nothing should stored in bathroom besides chemicals
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler fridge with food inside stored in bathroom. Advised operator no food can be stored in a bathroom
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bar tender wearing watch
13-07-4
58
Aug 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion 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 The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Escobar Kitchen Latin Asian Fusion is inspected around four times per year on average.
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