EL KORITA RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground out back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cooks line make station has labels Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed vegetables stored in margarine containers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepcid and other medicine stored on shelf with plates

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut out thank you bag used to flatten corn tortillas. Opera switched to food grade bag

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over case of tomatoes in three door reach in cooler

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark on milk,per operator opened over 24 hours Pork,beef and chicken prepared onsite,per operator made over 24 hours

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two plants stored in hand washing sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in three door reach in cooler

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hat or hair net

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board n cooks line

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in clear container

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in 3 door unit by back door Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket front counter exceeds 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in refrigeration units from previous days not dated

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner is not labeled in spray bottle Repeat Violation

Basic - Discarded boxes on the ground outside back door

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by upright freezers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in make station on cooks line still has labels on in use produce.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several margarine containers reused with foods prepared in kitchen

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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. Provided operator with handout: 3 employees working signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright freezer in kitchen

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom has no hand wash sign Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - reach in cooler on line

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Oiler on cooks line has standing water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pills stored on shelves stored with clean dishes and equipment near entrance to kitchen. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator received form from Bar harbor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shells eggs over various ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Deep freezer by back door raw chicken and dice tomatoes not properly packaged.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored over bin of onions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind refrigerator back hallway and storage areas.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining room that holds single serve ice cream.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, handle in salt in back room storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Rust in reach in cooler.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers reused to hold various food products throughout kitchen.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line to make station.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in cooler by back door. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink Hole in wall at light switch in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cooler in kitchen - unplugged not in use - waiting for part for repairs Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored directly in to go bags Corrected On-Site

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. Provided printout for operator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 dozen eggs stored in hand sink by back door Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day not dated

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner hanging by 3 compartment sink not labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded trash outside back door

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter Ice build up in freezer in dining room holding freezer pops

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer has accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer in back storage area by cooks line is soiled Front freezer behind counter is soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Facility using empty butter containers to hold food

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in upright cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach inside door gasket to upright freezer in kitchen

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on prep table

Basic - Equipment in poor repair Gasket torn - upright freezer in kitchen

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door is torn

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/22 The division is transitioning to paperless licensing in January 2021. Self-print licenses in PDF format will be emailed as an attachment to the email address associated with your license record. You may also access your DBPR online account at www.myfloridalicense.com and self-print your license when needed. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. License plate; vase and utensils stored in hand sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple pans from previous day not dated

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter that holds glasses

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not labled and dated

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at the 3 compartment sink

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.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at the water heater

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over the 3 compartment sink

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water, frozen shrimp

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the buckets