EL IMPORTADO

dba GATICA FOODS LLC

About this restaurant

El Importado is a seating restaurant with 40 seats located at 2108 Whisper Lakes Boulevard in Orlando. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring authentic Latin American dishes, including hamburgers, arepas, and cachapas, and provides options for pickup, delivery, and catering services. According to available information, the restaurant is typically open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Thursday, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday.

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Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 2108 WHISPER LAKES BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32837
DBPR District: District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code): Glades (code 22)
Seating: 40 seats

License

License Number: SEA5811218
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection: Feb 25, 2026

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Feb 25, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	3	12	17
Violations Found H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V32 Proper sanitizing Improper sanitizing solution or procedures I · V33 ×3 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13539377 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 3, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	3	10	13
Violations Found H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 10883287 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food