AMOR Y CHILE MEXICAN FOOD
8530 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.778.1336
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired 4/1/2025, Spoke to person in charge.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine four times not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine rechecked found out dishmachine must be prime new container of sanitizer changed. Rechecked 50 ppm chlorine checked daily.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ketchup and dressing inside reach in cooler, owner removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature tomato soup 46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Mexican rice 46°f stored inside walk in cooler per owner rice less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon milk not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
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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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Checked menu has no consumer advisory form given to Operator at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no copy choking posted operator given copy.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside walk in cooler.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole shell eggs stored directly over bags of shredded cheddar and mozzarella stored inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures of shrimp 45°/46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours on the cook line. Recommend to use ice bath to quick chill product, or store inside reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Checked sanitizer 200ppm chlorine very toxic, recommend Manager to adjust the concentration of chlorine to 100ppm for wiping cloths.
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. Observed no written procedure for clean up of vomit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper has old food dried on the surface.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef sauce not date marked stored inside reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles hanging on the container with clean equipment inside ( dish machine area)
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored on the in between stainless steel panel on the wall near dish machine. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current copy of restaurant license.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can provided for hand wash sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside reach in freezer uncovered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired 4/1/2025, Spoke to person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed four cartons of eggs stored directly above shredded cheese inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of Mexican rice 64°f stored at room temperature, spoke to office staff to explained to employee in Spanish importance of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of Mexican rice 68°f stored at room temperature on the counter, explained to owner over the phone importance of temperature.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date mark stored inside walk in cooler.
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. Observed no copy of clean up of vomit spoke to owner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards red and green stains on the surface.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle has no label using degreaser inside per employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in the dining room
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection in restaurant
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on pans, employee removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed corn, vegetables not covered inside reach in freezer.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink located on the cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two vents has terrible dust accumulation on the surface, located in the dining room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in the walk in cooler
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile over walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: 60 lbs of shredded cheese 55-62F per operator walk-in cooler undergoing repairs for less than 30 minutes, operator relocated all items to reach-in freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store small stainless steel water pitcher, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, employee stocked paper towels
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile over walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door, operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has expired 4/1/2023 Spoke to operator at time of inspection, Paperless license and renewal notice given to operator at time of inspection..
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris on the blade.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees working in the kitchen Per operator new employees hired last week.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the Bottom of reach in cooler located in the server area.
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.