SOFRITO LATIN CAFE

SOFRITO LATIN CAFE is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on May 26, 2026 put it at 58/100 — an F on our A–F scale.

Inspectors cited 3 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 3% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

F grade · 58/100 · safer than 3% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to SOFRITO LATIN CAFE, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (58/100)
Violations
11 total — 3 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
8607 PALM PARKWAY, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (7707 reviews)
Seats
150
Phone
(407) 778-4205
Website
Official website
Photo of SOFRITO LATIN CAFE
Photo: Sofrito Latin Cafe

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 7,707 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the kitchen disagree here, and the gap is wide. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.9 stars.

If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (19 reviews). One subject never comes up here: plate size. Older reviews score better than newer ones (4.4 recent against 4.9 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average.

None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen an F (58/100), citing 3 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. DBPR last walked in on May 26, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 3% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source and cross-contamination.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Delicious and a super cute location.

  • June 29, 2026

    Sofrito is a Latin American restaurant that offers tasty foods from different countries and cultures like Cuban, Venezuelan, Colombian and many more. You can have a wonderful Venezuelan arepa, an original Colombian Patacon made of Maduro Plantain or a Cuban specialty. Service is very good and the ambience is contemporary and friendly. Recommended!

  • June 28, 2026

    Me encantó el lugar, la atención, la comida y el ambiente en general, pedimos churrasco argentino y estuvo 20/10 el mojo en la yuca para mi fue lo mejor, me tomé una mango margarita que me encantó, todo estuvo 100/10 lo súper recomiendo ahhh la atención de Alex en la entrada genial súper simpático y el fotógrafo Esteban de lo más simpático nos sacó unas fotos geniales. Excelente el trato de todos

  • June 28, 2026

    My cousin brought me here and insisted we try the Cuban coffee. It was my very first time having it, and I'm officially hooked—it was delicious. According to him, this is one of the absolute best spots for it, too. We also ordered the guava pastries, and they were incredible—so flaky, fresh, and full of fruity flavor. I highly recommend checking this place out!

  • June 28, 2026

    Un excelente servicio, con la atención de Christian

  • June 28, 2026

    Order at the kiosk when you come in and sit where you want to and soak up the chill atmosphere. We are a family of 6 and are used to having to wait a while for all of our food to come out. However, that was not the case. Food came out fast and was delicious. Highlights of our meal- appetizers, mountain of fries, iced coffee, and the side salad on platters. Yes, the side salad lol.

  • June 27, 2026

    Gracias Dorrivette por ser tan amable y las fotos para una memoria inolvidable

  • June 27, 2026

    The food was delicious. La carne de puerco estabá sabrosa. The atmosphere was perfect. The staff were very attentive and welcoming. We will be back before we head back to Illinois.

  • June 26, 2026

    La atencion fue excelente. Critian nos atendio super bien.

  • June 26, 2026

    Excelente servicio y su comida muy rica. Christian nos prestó un excelente servicio

  • June 26, 2026

    Delicious food and upscale setup.

  • June 26, 2026

    Deliciosa comida

  • June 26, 2026

    First time coming, The waiter Christian was very polite and friendly. The food was Delicious love the music that was playing good atmosphere.

  • June 24, 2026

    Mientras estuve en el restaurante, me a tendió Cristian de manera atenta y siempre pendiente de ayudar y brindar un buen servicio, la comida diferente a las veces anteriores pero bien.

  • June 24, 2026

    I frequently stay at a hotel across the street for work and come here every stay, and usually multiple times in one trip. The sopa de polla is my go-to for a delish, affordable and healthy dinner; the guava pastries are excellent; any of the speciality juices or coffees, amazing; and the corn flour empanadas are a delight. Their service is fantastic and the giant outdoor tv is great for catching a game. Couldn’t recommend this place more.

  • June 24, 2026

    Un ambiente muy tranquilo y cómodo para tardear, comida deliciosa un excelente café y christian brinda un servicio al cliente 10/10 Súper recomendado

  • June 24, 2026

    Gracias Christian por tu buen servicio muy atento!

  • June 24, 2026

    Great atmosphere and great service

  • June 24, 2026

    I go out of my way when traveling to find unique and different restaurants. Sofrito was a great find. Christian was helpful with the food and taking care of us at our table. The was a fantastic option that gave a Latin American vibe. Everything we had was delicious.

  • June 24, 2026

    Thank you, Christian! Food and service was great.

  • June 24, 2026

    Christian was very kind and attentive

Overall Score

28 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
8 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
8 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
8 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
8 AM to 9 PM
Friday
8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
  2. February 4, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. December 4, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 26, 2026