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AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE

11048 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.412.6116

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats239
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813830
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (51F - Cooling)cooling overnight in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018062643Oct 12, 2018Jan 11, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple dishes in hand sink at dish area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner and sanitizer at server station
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. deli container in uncooked rice bin
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on dry storage shelf in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In rice cooker
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sticker failed to turn black
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple dishes in hand sink at dish area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner and sanitizer at server station
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. deli container in uncooked rice bin
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on dry storage shelf in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In rice cooker
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in handsink at prep station near mopsink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook-line, at dish area, at bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in rice bin
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling tile missing. Over dishwasher
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. At bar
Basic/12B-14-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Single door freezer next to convection oven in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
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 bean bin
Basic/10-01-5
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In kitchen, text strip did not change color
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potato (91F - Hot Holding) on top of make table, less than 1 hour, placed in cooler to chill
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass in hands ink at server station
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline, at dish area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline at make table
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Case of Plastic water bottles in beer walk-in cooler and behind bar
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large stainless bowls in handwashing sink next to triple sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in handwashing sink on cookline
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink by triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
Basic/14-09-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken (51F - Cooling) operator states in walk-in overnight
High priority/03D-02-5
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not reaching 160°F at final rinse.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk-in
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over fish in cooler drawer on cookline
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (51F - Cooling)cooling overnight in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken in covered full plastic tub
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items in handsink at dish
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for bar dishwasher
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Basic/24-14-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gizzards at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.