EL IMPORTADO
2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD, Orlando, FL 32837
Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GATICA FOODS LLC · License: SEA5811218
EL IMPORTADO in Orlando, FL has 25 inspections on record with 269 total violations (10.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of April 29, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2017 | Roach activity | 09:13:00 |
Inspection History (25)
Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Sep 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Sep 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Apr 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jun 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Dec 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Dec 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Nov 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Aug 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Jul 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 32 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jan 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 20, 2016 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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How Does This Facility Compare?
EL IMPORTADO has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 10.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has EL IMPORTADO had?
- EL IMPORTADO has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has EL IMPORTADO ever been shut down?
- Yes, EL IMPORTADO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at EL IMPORTADO?
- The most frequently cited violations at EL IMPORTADO are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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