EL GARABATO LATIN BAR & GRILL

Name: EL GARABATO LATIN BAR & GRILL
Address: 6432 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL, 32807, US
Rating: 0

6432 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32807

License #5800133

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · 24 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL GARABATO LATIN BAR & GRILL in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 78 total violations — 8 critical, 19 major, 51 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 27, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator removed.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp 72F. Operator removed.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing ring and bracelet.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Operator coached employee.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitation solution.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. HW sink faucet leaking. Near 3 compartment sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter next to shake machine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter next to shake mixer machine. Womens bathroom.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood at cook line has accumulation of grease.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of frying oil container. Operator corrected.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in womens bathrooms.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer. Next to shelves. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up double door reach in cooler. Kitchen area.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored handled down in 3 component sink area.
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Womens bathroom toilet not properly flushing. Mens urinal out of order.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tote bag hanging on dry food storage shelves kitchen back door area. Umbrella on dry food storage shelves entrance to the kitchen. Employee drinks stored in white reach in cooler with RTE. Speaker above prep area, wic cooler.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Edmundo O.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make line. Can opener soiled.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator removed.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp 72F. Operator removed.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing ring and bracelet.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up double door reach in cooler. Kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitation solution.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored handled down in 3 component sink area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. HW sink faucet leaking. Near 3 compartment sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter next to shake machine.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of frying oil container. Operator corrected.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Edmundo O.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in womens bathrooms.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Operator coached employee.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood at cook line has accumulation of grease.
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Womens bathroom toilet not properly flushing. Mens urinal out of order.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tote bag hanging on dry food storage shelves kitchen back door area. Umbrella on dry food storage shelves entrance to the kitchen. Employee drinks stored in white reach in cooler with RTE. Speaker above prep area, wic cooler.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - Fish on the menu specified as red snapper, operator serving Snapper and was not able to provide invoice or a box with label stating Red Snapper.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make line. Can opener soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter next to shake mixer machine. Womens bathroom.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line.
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in freezer. Next to shelves. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over 3 bay sink has openings
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Ladies restroom
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in trap under bar Owner removed trap
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind oven at cook line Hole in cove base in liquor room
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in stand up freezer in outside storage room
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar area
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen exit door
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line has debris build up
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in between coolers
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked conch on 10/12, placed in cooler cover with plastic wrap over night. Temperature 52f, item never cooled to 41f degrees. Per cook and owner, item in cooler and never removed
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle caps on basin of hand sink at bar area
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both restrooms