Escobar Kitchen in Orlando
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13769 S John Young Pkwy Unit D, Orlando, FL 32837Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has accumulated 122 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in five separate inspections, including three high-priority violations in the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026, which resulted in a call-back compliance requirement. Food contact surface violations appeared in six inspections, and proper hand-washing violations in four inspections, indicating systemic management gaps in food handling practices. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone on December 15, 2022. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 resulted in call-back compliance following a November 19, 2025 warning issued after 24 violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Escobar Kitchen in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Escobar Kitchen in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018057956 | $200.00 | Oct 15, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Escobar Kitchen in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Escobar Kitchen in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Escobar Kitchen in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Escobar Kitchen in Orlando last inspected?
- Escobar Kitchen in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Escobar Kitchen in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Escobar Kitchen in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando had?
- Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Escobar Kitchen in Orlando find?
- Escobar Kitchen in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando been fined?
- Escobar Kitchen in Orlando has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Escobar Kitchen in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tavern at the Creek (2022).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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